Augusta council action on beleaguered Kennebec Arsenal property delayed again after feisty hearing

City officials estimate it could take $30 million to refurbish the historic but dilapidated property so it could be occupied again, but the property owner and would-be developer disputes many city claims.

Police: 3 arrested at Augusta camper after drug bust nets cocaine, guns, money

Law enforcement officers who included city police and agents from the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency made the arrests Thursday at a camper on Blair Road.

With national audience watching, Oakland native Labreck continues to shine

Jesse 'Flex' Labreck set several records while competing in track and field at Messalonskee High School and the University of Maine, and now she's established herself as one of the top competitors in the country on 'American Ninja Warrior.'

Sidney man enters insanity plea in second trial on decade-old sexual assault charges against a child

Eric Bard, 32, faces a second trial after his previous conviction was overturned by the Maine Supreme Judicial Court because the district court judge who presided over the first trial improperly met with the prosecution without a lawyer for the defense present.

Capitol City Duplicate Bridge Club names winners

Fairfield man caught once again with child pornography sentenced to 7 years in prison, admonished by judge

Jeffrey C. White was on probation on previous child pornography charges and in sex offender counseling when police discovered he shared videos of children being sexually exploited, which a district court judge described as "real children being tortured."

Ironman 70.3 competition in Augusta expected to be economic boon for central Maine

Although the figures will not be tallied until after Sunday's event, estimates are that the half-triathlon will generate between $8 million and $10 million in direct and indirect spending in the capital region.

Waterville contractor who scammed elderly customers pleads guilty to felony theft charge

Tony J. Glidden, owner of Mainely Roofing and Siding, took deposits for work he never did for more than 20 customers, stealing a total of $115,000 in what the court judge described as a "scheme to prey on some of the most vulnerable people in our society."

Weeks of preparation, training lead to logistical challenge Sunday for Augusta-based Ironman 70.3 triathlon

Local agencies and organizations have been making plans and working out the details to ensure Sunday's Ironman 70.3 runs, bikes and swims smoothly for the many athletes expected to compete.

Police: Two pedestrians hurt in Augusta automobile crash

Crash involves several vehicles and pedestrians near the Crossings Way area of Western Avenue.