Natural Resources Council of Maine elects new members to board of directors

Augusta-based group welcomes Sam Day, Anthony Eames, Diana McDowell and David O. Schylling.

Maine Department of Agriculture announces critical staff hires

Department welcomes Ronda Steciuk, Matthew Boucher, Gus Nelson and Shane Bacon.

Driver who struck, killed 3 pedestrians in Augusta crash admits to charges

Robert Santerre of Chelsea said he fell asleep at the wheel before his car went off Cony Road and struck and killed Barbara Maxim-Hendsbee, Rosalyn Jean and 1-year-old Vada-Leigh Peaslee.

Ex-Chipotle employee claims she is being blacklisted by company

A former employee of the now-closed Augusta restaurant who was working to start a union there says she was only able to get an interview at the Auburn store after using an email that Chipotle Mexican Grill did not recognize, and once she got an interview she was notified she would not be rehired.

Augusta police arrest alleged rapist in Oregon

Damien Sanchez, 26, of Roseburg, Oregon, was arrested recently on a warrant related to an alleged assault at an Augusta hotel.

Augusta student represents Maine at American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation

Augusta declares historic Kennebec Arsenal property dangerous

City Council votes to require owner and would-be developer of prominent but neglected riverside property to address concerns in 90 to 150 days.

Bates College names area students to dean’s list

Relatives of 3 killed while walking in Augusta last year say consequences for driver too light

Family members of the late Barbara Maxim-Hendsbee, Rosalyn Jean and Vada-Leigh Peaslee say they are seeking justice and a change to how manslaughter charges are brought in Maine.

Drought conditions worsen across central Maine

Lower snowpacks over the past few winters and the earlier start to the spring have contributed to drought conditions that are worsening across central Maine.