New program in Augusta allows students to earn wages while they train to become nursing assistants

Officials hope the initiative, a collaboration between the Maine Veterans' Home and Augusta Adult and Community Education, will help address the state's shortage of health care workers.

Augusta event to celebrate Fly Rod Crosby carving Feb. 14

Waterville man sentenced to 42 years in prison for fatally shooting girlfriend

Nicholas P. Lovejoy, 32, was convicted of murdering his longtime girlfriend, who was the mother of their twin daughters, in 2019.

Amanda Wilcox of Hall-Dale Elementary School named 2023 Maine School Counselor of the Year

Wilcox, 33, accepted the award last Friday and is to be honored this week for her accomplishment.

Navy warship to take Maine capital’s name to sea

The commander of a new combat ship nearing completion in Alabama hopes to bring the USS Augusta to Maine for its commissioning.

South China bottle redemption center helps sort through problems in the system

Amanda and Tom Roddy bought their redemption center on Route 3 nearly five years ago and they're hoping that this year, lawmakers will be able to make changes to the state's bottle redemption program.

Arctic air plunges Augusta into the record book as central Mainers gather in warming centers

The capital city had record lows for both Friday and Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.

Model Railroad & Dollhouse Show set for Feb. 18 in Augusta

For table rentals, contact Richard Ridolfo at 603-929-1441 or rmrsr@aol.com.

Kennebec Valley program seeks volunteer drivers

Kennebec Savings Bank awards two $30,000 Catalyst Grants to central nonprofits