Augusta man arrested on arson charge for fuel pump fire

Police say Brian Dyer, 30, set fire to a fuel pump outside an Augusta convenience store early on May 17.

Kennebec Valley YMCA introduces new leader as it reopens

Ranae L'Italien is taking over as executive director of the organization, which is opening its Augusta and Manchester facilities — while implementing coronavirus precautions.

Augusta school board supports controversial broadcast media rules

Broadcasters have said they will no longer cover Cony High School sporting events due to the policy, which was twice turned away by the school board previously due to a lack of input from broadcasters.

Nature club cancels June 24 field trip

KHS available to researchers by appointment, programs remain postponed

Developer proposes 50-unit apartment building for seniors in Augusta

The Planning Board rejected a request to waive some city zoning requirements developer Jim Pepin said are needed to build on the Western Avenue site, currently home to a vacant office building.

Maine State Museum in Augusta reopened June 10

Museum’s public open hours will be reduced to 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.

Augusta voting to be consolidated at Civic Center

Social distancing requirements and a lack of poll workers have prompted the city to temporarily move away from ward voting.

Protester claims Augusta police directed vehicles into a private lot, had them towed

A widely shared Facebook post accused Augusta police of retaliating against protestors Sunday, but others attending the Black Lives Matter event say police warned them their vehicles were about to be towed.

More than 1,000 gather peacefully in Augusta to oppose racism, police brutality

At a protest in the shadow of the State House, participants speak against racial injustice and advocate for widespread police reforms.