Security stepped up at old Kennebec County courthouse after threats, safety concerns

Visitors to the historic building that houses Kennebec County District Attorney's Office and Probate Court office are now being screened by security.

Augusta-based society to offer online talk on pirates March 15

Fine from driver in crash that killed 3 pedestrians turned over to Augusta for memorial

Robert Santerre has paid $5,000 as part of his sentence for committing a motor vehicle violation resulting in death. That money has been turned over to the city of Augusta to create a memorial to the crash victims.

Major storm blankets central Maine

The rate of snowfall, according to the National Weather Service in Gray, was higher than usual at roughly 2 to 3 inches per hour in the morning. 

Biggest storm of season so far may bring up to 1 foot of snow in central Maine region

The storm will cap a busy week for public works crews that have been plowing roads all week after earlier storms dumped snow across the region.

Former facilities director for Bread of Life Ministries sentenced for sexual abuse of girl

Jeffrey A. Tyler, of Augusta, is to serve one year in prison for sexual abuse of a minor.

Mishandling of evidence by police leads to dismissal of kidnapping, sexual assault charges against Winthrop man

In a plea deal struck Thursday, Jon L. Westerlund was instead sentenced to nine months in prison on an aggravated assault charge.

Cony schools announce honor students

Augusta United Way chapter names new campaign co-chairs

Michele Pelletier and Daniel Webster III reside in Winthrop.

Work to begin soon on replacing bridge that provides main access to downtown Augusta

Construction on the bridge to replace the Rines Hill Bridge on Water Street, between the Augusta Fire Department headquarters and downtown, is expected to start this month and take about a year.