Convicted killer wins unsupervised time outside Augusta psychiatric facility

Mark Gessner, who was convicted of murdering a florist in Bath in 1994, was placed in state custody after being released from prison because he was found not criminally responsible for other offenses.

Jared Mills sworn in as police chief in Augusta

The new chief began his career with the department as a patrol officer in 1998, working his way up to deputy chief and now chief.

Augusta’s Gingras inducted into Phi Beta Kappa

Honoree attended Cony High School.

Mainely Harmony installs new officers

Barbership chorus rehearses Wednesdays in Augusta.

Get Outside: Explore the Augusta Trails talk set

The Lithgow Public Library will host the informative presentation June 18.

Augusta, Waterville area bridge results

Gamers play in Waterville, Hallowell and Augusta.

Our Towns: Augusta, Winthrop & Gardiner

Augusta man critically injured by early morning apartment fire

The fire itself did not spread to the rest of the apartment building Friday morning.

Augusta City Council approves $62.7 million budget

Property taxes expected to increase 3 percent after $300,000 cut from school spending.

Augusta apartment fire likely caused by smoking, investigator says

Wednesday's dry and breezy weather contributed to the growth of the fire, according to the state Fire Marshal's Office.