Augusta councilors to consider funds for streetlight takeover

City officials anticipate significant savings by buying streetlights and converting them to more-efficient LEDs.

Advocates rally in Maine for continued access to CBD products

More than 100 people turned out at the State House to protest the state's removal order, and Democratic Rep. Craig Hickman of Winthrop introduced a bill to make the sale of CBD legal in Maine.

Job Corps Centers in Maine accepting applications

Proposed Augusta school budget up by $1.1 million

Augusta administrators say more staff is needed to keep city schools safe and effective.

Augusta man sentenced to seven years for robberies of Subway, Circle K

Christopher E. Williams pleaded guilty and said the robberies, as well as a burglary and prior convictions, were all related to his drug addiction.

Friends of Merrymeeting Bay speaker series continues Feb. 13

Steve Brooke from Upstream to talk about Cobbosseecontee: On the Edge of Restoration in Brunswick.

Augusta man arrested on gross sexual assault charge

The victim in the alleged assault was 14 years old.

Kennebec Journal Feb. 1 police log

Augusta area police reports for Feb. 1, 2019.

Burglar steals $4,000 from safe after breaking into Augusta arcade

An owner of G-Force Adventures said the culprit could be a current or former employee.

Demand for Augusta’s homeless shelter increases during winter weather

Schools and courts were delayed because of Wednesday's snowstorm, while crews tried to clean up before subzero wind chill reaches central Maine tonight.