Photos: Annual music series are back live and in-person along the Kennebec River

Hallowell's Rock On The River shows run every Tuesday through August from 7-8:30 p.m. on the Warren Heald Bandstand, at the corner of Water and Winthrop streets. Augusta Parks & Recreation along with radio stations 92 Moose and B98.5 sponsor the SummerFun Concert Series that happens on Wednesdays 6-7:30 p.m.in Mill Park. The free concert series will run from June through Wednesday, Aug. 3, and will wrap up with an end-of-summer block party on Aug. 10 with kids' activities and bounce houses. This year's Johnson Hall Free Waterfront Concert Series in Gardiner’s Waterfront Park will have a different live band every Friday from 6-7:30 p.m. through the end of August. Photos by Joe Phelan/Kennebec Journal

Monmouth kicks off Fourth of July celebrations with music and fireworks

Annual Beach Party brings fun, music, food and fireworks to Monmouth's beach on Cochnewagon Lake.

Augusta police seek help in locating 1 woman, 4 children suspected to be missing

Augusta police have issued a missing persons alert for a woman, two girls and two boys, who were last seen in Augusta around 8 p.m., Thursday evening.

Litchfield officials approve $6,275 contract with Kennebec Valley Humane Society for stray animals

Approval of the new contract with the Augusta shelter comes after residents successfully circulated a petition to have the arrangement decided at the annual Town Meeting.

Augusta StoryWalk provides place for kids to exercise body and mind

Walkers can read a children's story as they traverse a trail through the woods between Eastern Avenue and Cony Street in Augusta. Officials unveiled the installation this week.

UMaine Augusta announces spring dean’s list

Jury finds Augusta man guilty of domestic assault, not guilty of felony aggravated assault

Bruce W. Tillson Jr., 45, reportedly strangled his then-wife, Jessica L. Tillson, until she lost consciousness, then revived her by pouring beer over her head.

Foundation awards $580K in cancer screening grants

UMaine Augusta names spring president’s list

Proposal to build 260 market-rate apartments in Augusta faces backlash from neighbors

The city's Planning Board on Tuesday delayed the proposal to allow the developer to obtain needed permits and address concerns from neighbors about the large, five-building complex off Eight Rod Road.