The legislators met with about 50 current and former employees of the state psychiatric hospital in Augusta to discuss problems of working conditions there.

The home, which closed in October 2014, was deeded by Allen Lambard in August 1870 to the church leaders to be used forever as a home for poor and destitute women.

Viles, known for her philanthropic aid to local causes, had donated the home to the courts in a deed dated Sept. 14, 1994.

A former Hallowell harbor master said he’s “99 percent sure” this is the latest the river has been open since at least the 1950s.

A month ago, the hospital announced that compromised data included birth dates and emergency contact information for certain patients referred for radiology services since June 2009.

A judge agreed to an incremental return of some privileges for Jason Begin, who stabbed himself, threatened others and was shot by police last year.

The owner of The Old Goat pub in Richmond is running a pool with regular customers and friends — and is confident of a win.