New York man indicted on charges he pulled gun on Clinton resident while robbing home

Tyler Brown-Richards, 25, of Bronx, New York, was among those indicted recently by a Kennebec County grand jury.

Invasive tree bug prompts expanded emergency order across central Maine, state officials say

Under the emergency order, state officials are restricting the movement of ash trees, green ash waste, ash firewood 'and any other materials that may be a means of emerald ash borer transportation.'

Augusta-area school districts plan to use new funding from state to lessen taxpayer burden

Though most school budgets are still being finalized, officials have signaled their intent to use funding from the state's recent calculation error to reduce the amount they must ask municipalities to raise through taxes.

Augusta overnight warming center gets nearly $400,000 grant to address building safety

The South Parish Congregational Church will use MaineHousing grant funds to add sprinkler system and address other code issues at the facility providing overnight shelter to homeless people.

Augusta Board of Education approves $36.6 million budget for 2023-24 school year

Kati McCormick, a member of the Board of Education, left Wednesday night's meeting instead of voting on the spending plan, saying said she did not have enough time to review the budget that had been sent to the board later than in past years.

Our View: Win for workers at Augusta Chipotle should only be the start

Stronger labor laws and more regulatory power would help employees across the country stand up for their rights.

Augusta library plans puzzle, pie fundraiser March 31, April 1

Man who sexually assaulted child gets prison sentence nearly cut in half after initial conviction overturned

An improper meeting between the district attorney and judge resulted in the overturning of Eric Bard's 2015 conviction. Now, instead of facing 50 years in prison for more than 21 charges, he is to serve 28.

Augusta officials urge caution after report of skunk with rabies

The Maine Center for Disease Control notified Augusta city officials that a skunk in the area of Northern Avenue has contracted rabies.

Chipotle to pay former Augusta workers $240,000 for breaching labor laws

The American restaurant chain serving Mexican fast food closed its Augusta location after employees were the first in the country to file for union representation.