Maranacook class of 2003 planning 20th reunion for Aug. 12

Augusta Planning Board approves $36 million expansion of MaineGeneral cancer center

The expansion to the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care would nearly double the number of exam rooms to accommodate a growing need.

Augusta cadet graduates from West Point

Maine tightens rules for fishing striped bass following ‘unprecedented’ year

Recreational anglers will be prohibited from harvesting striped bass smaller than 28 and larger than 31 inches. The previous regulation had a 35-inch limit.

State library, Augusta society to host talk by ‘Up For Grabs!’ author July 19

Nonprofit trust buying Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel, other Maine newspapers in landmark deal

The National Trust for Local News has agreed to purchase 5 of the state’s 6 daily papers and 17 of its weeklies in an effort to preserve local journalism.

Man arrested by FBI at Augusta gas station for selling fentanyl, meth and cocaine

Alvaro 'Santos' Annover Motera Arias was arrested Friday at MD's Market on 240 Riverside Drive in Augusta for allegedly selling controlled substances.

FBI investigation involving traffic stop draws large police response to Augusta gas station

Augusta police officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near MD's Market at 240 Riverside Drive, and both the vehicle and its occupants were then turned over "to our federal counterparts," according to Kevin Lully, deputy chief of Augusta Police.

Heat advisory in effect for central Maine as temperatures reach into the 90s

The heat and humidity could make it feel up to 96 degrees in Augusta Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. A heat advisory is in effect until 7 p.m.

The Christmas Tree Shops closure news leaves customers disappointed

The Massachusetts-based discount home goods store announced last week it would shutter its operations, after initially planning to reorganize the company, and its closure in Augusta will open up more space for leasing at the Turnpike Mall on Western Avenue.