New Chelsea town manager hopes to bring more growth to small Kennebec County town

Christine Landes, who started the Chelsea job about two weeks ago, recently served as the city manager of Gardiner and town manager of New Gloucester.

Police investigate threat at St. Michael School in Augusta, say there is no danger

A student allegedly posted a video containing threats against the Catholic school's staff, and city police responded around 7 a.m. on Tuesday.

Owner-occupied apartment buildings could help revitalize Sand Hill area, Augusta officials say

Incentivizing people to buy apartment buildings, fix them and live in them could improve a historic neighborhood that fell into disrepair and help address the city's housing shortage.

Plans for Augusta bagel shop in former mill building draw praise for community focus

Sand Hill Bagel Co. developers hope the shop, which is slated to open next spring in the last remaining building of the former mill, will become one with the neighborhood and city park.

Choruses from Bath/Brunswick, Augusta to battle Sept. 17

Augusta soon to be home to new Harbor Freight Tools store

The chain looks to open at 10 Whitten Road, also known as the Turnpike Mall.

State solar farms being installed at Augusta interstate exits without local review

City officials say they are concerned about the aesthetics of solar panels in prominent locations that state officials say will save the state money and reduce carbon emissions.

Crew fills sinkhole that appeared at a parking lot in Augusta after last week’s rain

The hole formed after a storm Aug. 31 dropped nearly 1 1/2 inches of rain on the capital region, revealing a corroded stormwater pipe the Greater Augusta Utility District is expected to fix.

Association helps local schools by funding outdoor learning projects

Schools include Cony, Palermo, Richmond, China, Gardiner, Albion, Oakland, Madison, Canaan, Skowhegan, Clinton, Fairfield and Hartland.

Spectrum Generations to host 10th annual Celebrity Chef Challenge