String of car burglaries reported in Augusta neighborhood

A half-dozen burglaries from motor vehicles, and one theft of an entire vehicle, were reported in the Sewall Street area.

Kennebec County mulls gift of memorial bench honoring late probate judge

Kennebec County commissioners plan to decide in two weeks whether to accept a granite bench as a memorial to the late Judge James Mitchell, who presided over Kennebec County's probate court for nearly four decades before his death in 2016.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine seeks volunteer coordinators

State transportation officials vow better communication in wake of contentious interstate solar project in Augusta

Augusta city councilors say they weren't informed of the state's plans to install 8,000 solar modules on 15 acres of land at interstate exits in Augusta, but state officials say they would have been willing to hold a public hearing if there had been interest.

UMA faculty asks for ‘advocate’ in their new president as system commits nearly $70,000 to search

Faculty at the University of Maine at Augusta told the search committee Tuesday they want a leader who can inspire and motivate the community.

Cony lists middle, high school honor students

Kennebec Valley District Scouts hold area food drives

Christmas basket raffle to benefit Old Fort Western

Drawings will be held Dec. 19.

Central Maine restaurant scene welcomes Asian Noodle Bowl and, soon, Jersey Mike’s Subs

Asian Noodle Bowl, which opened just before Thanksgiving, and Jersey Mike's Subs, a franchise sandwich shop expected to open in March, are new arrivals to central Maine.

Christmas displays bring excitement, glow to central Maine neighborhoods

Many displays are dazzling, such as Winter Wonderland at Augusta West Kampground, which features more than 100,000 lights.