A shortage of bell ringers means less money is flowing into the organization that helps provide food, clothing and toys for children at Christmas.

The museum is hosting the Great Falls Model Railroad and the Maine 3-Railers model railroad clubs through Saturday.

After nearly 40 years, more than half of which he spent in Augusta, Michael Rankins on Monday worked his last shift as a full-time dispatcher. He’s seen a lot of change in the job and handled about every emergency call imaginable.

Ten years after the 14-year-old was killed near her home, her family and friends raise money to help other children realize their dreams.