Homeless in Maine: Struggling to survive even with a paying job

Those who interact most closely with the homeless say it's a misconception that they don't want to work or try to help themselves.

Pedestrian struck by pickup truck in Augusta may have been in crosswalk, police say

Authorities have released the identities of the driver and pedestrian involved in the Tuesday incident on Memorial Drive.

Togus VA officials do not know when family accommodations on campus will reopen following October closure

The Fisher House, which provides free lodging for families of veterans seeking treatment at the Togus VA Medical Center, has been open since February 2020, but officials say they do not know when it will reopen to guests.

Augusta Planning Board approves Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office move to Winthrop Street site

Under the plan, most county sheriff's office operations will shift from Hill House at 125 State St. to an existing office building at 73 Winthrop St.

Pedestrian hit in crash near Memorial Bridge in Augusta

A city ambulance took the injured pedestrian to MaineGeneral Medical Center, after which the person was flown by a LifeFlight of Maine helicopter to Maine Medical Center in Portland.

Augusta, West Gardiner students compete in winter activities to win money for new playground, classroom equipment

Sylvio J. Gilbert Elementary School in Augusta and Helen A. Thompson Elementary School in West Gardiner join 14 other Maine schools in vying for up to $5,000 by participating in WinterKids Winter Games.

Literacy group plans Augusta preschool family fun night for Jan. 12

Thousands head to 34th Annual Northeast Motorsports Expo and Trade Show at Augusta Civic Center

The weekend event featured more than 50 vendors, slot car racing, a seminar co-hosted by a NASCAR safety official and drivers who traveled from as far as Rhode Island or Connecticut.

Augusta councilors, school board members sworn into office

Officials elected in November say good things are coming to Augusta.

Winslow man revived after drug overdose pleads guilty to eluding police, drug trafficking

Donald E. Chandler says the incidents occurred during a 58-day drug relapse during which he had to be brought back to life following an overdose.