Kennebec County Emergency Management Director steps down after monthslong administrative leave

A separation agreement signed by the outgoing director, John Brenenstuhl, states there was no wrongdoing or unlawful conduct on his part or the county's.

Augusta school board votes down transgender-inclusive policy

Some school board members argued the policy needs more work, but others said there was plenty of time for adjustments since the document was introduced nearly a year ago.

Augusta Planning Board approves clinic for people recovering from opioid addiction

Discovery House plans to open an Acadia Healthcare Treatment Center at 14 Edison Drive in Augusta that would offer counseling and suboxone or methadone doses for patients in recovery from substance abuse.

Capital Area Technical Center recognizes November professionals of month

Augusta parking garage deck closes after plow driver fails to show up

The city is seeking to recover $2,000 from Freyed Knot Tree Services after the company failed to plow Augusta's newly renovated Dickman Street parking garage and has not responded to messages.

Maine Chapter of American Mothers installs officers

Free curbside community Christmas dinner set for Augusta

Federal employee from Waterville sentenced for accessing child pornography on work computer

Terrence Talbot, who was employee with a U.S. Geological Survey office in Augusta, was initially arrested just over a year ago and faced up to 20 years in prison. He was sentenced to time-served, five years of supervised release, and $38,000 in restitution.

Substance use disorder crisis center to be created in Kennebec County

The proposed facility would be the first in Maine to serve as both an overnight center for people in withdrawal management programs and a walk-in clinic, according to Gov. Janet Mills.

Storm brings heavy rain, power outages to central Maine

Flood alerts popped up Monday in the wake of a storm that threatened to bring heavy rain to central Maine. Over 3,000 people were without power in central Maine.