UMaine Extension to offer fall food safety training for volunteer cooks

In-person classes will be offered in Augusta, Bangor and Falmouth.

Augusta-based United Way gives $90K to 3 nonprofits

Augusta councilors approve $2.8 million to help fund replacement of civic center roof, ambulance, east side boat launch

Bond proposal also needs approval from voters for $2,055,000 in capital improvement funds.

Shawn Johnson: Reflections after 30 years of coaching at Cony

We don't coach for the money, says Cony High School's coach of the varsity golf team.

Odd and unusual, and plenty of skulls, on display at Augusta show

Sword-swallowing, sales of unusual items, highlight Maine's Odd and Unusual Show at the Augusta Civic Center.

More Mainers visit pantries as food insecurity spreads

As donations drop and Maine food banks struggle to meet rising demand, food bank officials call on federal government to extend food access programs.

Bed Bath & Beyond to close many stores as sales decline

The home-goods chain plans to lay off some of its workforce and shutter 150 stores nationwide, and it's not yet clear if any of Maine's four branches will be affected.

New Augusta emergency overnight homeless shelter moves forward with city approval of funding

The proposed new shelter, to be created at South Parish Congregational Church, will provide a safe, warm place for unhoused people over the winter, advocates say.

Funeral set this weekend for pastor of Augusta-area Catholic parish who died suddenly

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland said the Rev. John Skehan, 66, pastor of the Augusta-based St. Michael Parish, died unexpectedly of natural causes Wednesday while visiting friends on his day off.

Augusta marks International Overdose Awareness Day, which seeks to remove stigma, remember loved ones lost

Advocates hope removing the stigma of substance use disorder will encourage more to seek help with addiction.