Augusta’s Independence Day celebration to kick off with parade

Events are planned throughout the day ending with the fireworks at 9:15 p.m.

Court ‘blitz’ underway in effort to tackle backlog of criminal cases in Kennebec County

The caseload in Kennebec County courts is 67% higher than it was pre-pandemic, with 2,343 cases pending.

With bagels and plenty of good schmear, Waterville eatery looks to expand into Augusta

Tiffany Lopes' Sunrise Bagel has gained an ardent following after opening just two years ago in Waterville, and now she's eyeing a second shop in Augusta.

Free HIV and Hepatitis C Testing to be offered in Augusta, Waterville June 27

Two injured in head-on collision on I-95 in Augusta

A motorist who was traveling the wrong way when involved in the crash is suspected of driving under the influence, police said.

Augusta education officials say schools are full, with no room to grow

The concern comes despite the fact that Augusta's schools, with about 2,100 students, have far fewer students today than years ago.

Cony High School lists class of 2023 awards, scholarships

Hall-Dale High lists summa cum laude students for class of ’23

Dorothy Ives is class valedictorian, Rita Benoit is salutatorian.

Central Mainers saw dirty sleeping bags in the trash, so they started washing them in their homes

Augusta-area volunteers are helping meet the needs of the homeless community, and reduce waste, through a new sleeping bag swap program.

Man who broke into Augusta church and took food, bandage pleads guilty to numerous charges

Officials: Jarod Jones,19, faces more than 20 charges related to multiple thefts and burglaries in Augusta, but most of the charges will be dismissed if he complies with the terms of an agreement with prosecutors.