Police informant’s purchase of crack cocaine led to Augusta drug bust

Augusta police's work with an unidentified informant led to the raid of a Summer Street apartment and the arrest of two central Maine men on Tuesday.

Former Augusta city manager’s job interview took place night of historic storm

William Bridgeo flew into Maine to interview for the open Augusta city manager's job on, of all nights, the night of the Ice Storm of 1998, meeting with city officials as the weather took a nasty turn.

Maine Woodlot Owners to host forestry forum Jan. 11 in Augusta

The forum coincides with the Agricultural Trades Show Jan. 10-12 at the Augusta Civic Center.

Two men arrested on drug charges following search of Augusta apartment

Police from three agencies seized guns, money, drugs and contraband after executing a search warrant at 17 Summer St., and arrested two men on drug trafficking charges.

Gov. Mills’ inauguration fundraising report released

Maine's first female governor will deliver her second inaugural address Wednesday evening at the Augusta Civic Center.

Firefighters contain grease fire at Augusta restaurant

The Texas Roadhouse restaurant at 26 Whitten Road was expected to remain closed as damage assessment and cleanup efforts were underway.

Ag department to kick off trades show Jan. 10

Augusta-area’s first baby of the new year is Lawrence Patrice Audet IV

Baby Lawrence was born at 8 pounds and 9 ounces Sunday at 10:30 a.m. to parents Amber Audet, 30, and her husband Lawrence Audet III, 32, on New Years Day at MaineGeneral.

Fire alarm prompts evacuation at Walmart in Augusta

A fire alarm sounded at the Walmart Supercenter around 3 p.m. but officials said it was triggered by a mechanism within the sprinkler system and not because there was a fire.

Shakespeare company schedules January auditions