Monmouth, Hallowell officers in isolation as call volumes decrease for central Maine police departments

Hallowell and Monmouth police departments each have an officer in isolation, and central Maine departments are seeing fewer calls due to the coronavirus.

Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services receives award for veteran advocacy

Why is Augusta named Augusta, and why was it chosen as Maine’s capital?

The exact origins of Augusta's name remain somewhat of a mystery.

Saint Anselm College dean’s list

Local students include Maria Gregor, Amelie Crowe, Alexis Caldwell, Chandler Hartigan, Katherine King and Elijah Fish.

United Way of Kennebec Valley starts COVID-19 Response Fund

The agency will collect donations to be given to nonprofit groups helping area residents cope with the coronavirus spread.

Augusta councilors affirm emergency declaration at conference call meeting

City officials said most residents have heeded officials' calls to limit social interactions and seek to assure them they'll get through the coronavirus pandemic.

Augusta, other central Maine Schools closing until late April

A message sent to parents of students at Augusta Schools on Friday morning said all schools are closed due to COVID-19.

Ninety Nine Restaurants to offer curbside and to-go services only

Augusta's Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub is located at 281 Civic Center Drive.

Augusta tenants fear homelessness after threat of eviction on a week’s notice

Some tenants of 33 Stone St. say they have had to climb through windows to get into their own apartments after the landlord changed the building's electronic locks.

DON’T FLUSH YET: Toilet paper substitutes cause concern for Augusta, Gardiner wastewater systems

Wastewater treatment plant operators warn that flushing toilet paper substitutes is likely to clog sewer lines and could lead to costly repairs.