Two Augusta-area students book spots in the Maine State Spelling Bee after winning county-level competition

Abby Leger of Cony Middle School and Abhinav Reddy of St. Michael School will compete in the statewide tournament for a chance to make it to the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Man found not criminally responsible in Pittsfield shooting death granted more time for work, visits

Derek Wilhelmsen, found not criminally responsible for the 2002 shooting death of Portland cab driver Nunzi Mancini, will now be allowed overnight visits with girlfriend after a judge gave approval Friday.

‘Fly Rod’ Crosby carving to be on display in Augusta

Cornelia "Fly Rod" Crosby from Phillips was the first Maine Guide and a 2017 inductee to the Maine Women’s Hall of Fame.

No one to be refused overnight shelter in Augusta during arctic blast, director of warming center says

Life-threatening cold temperatures expected Friday and Saturday will put unhoused people at risk. Members of the South Parish Congregational Church are scrambling to ensure an overflow space is available for the overnight warming center if needed.

Augusta considers rental housing inspections and licensing, with $100 per unit yearly fee

The proposal would help address the growing amount of unsafe rental housing conditions in the city, officials say.

Business manager of Augusta school district steps down ahead of budget preparation

The district is searching for an interim replacement for Kathy Casparius "as soon as possible," said Board of Education Chair Amanda Olson.

Central Mainers prepare warming areas, postpone events as dangerously cold conditions approach

As Maine braces for a cold snap this week, residents across the state are readying for frigid temperatures expected to plunge to minus 20 by the weekend.

Jackman student District #5 winner of national speech contest

University of Vermont recognizes local dean’s list students

Mills foundation to host free Vietnam-era veterans breakfast March 29