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Chief of Maine Capitol Police faces charges after scuffle in Hallowell

by Jake Freudberg August 4, 2025August 4, 2025

Matthew Clancy was under the influence of alcohol and causing a disturbance in downtown late Friday night, Hallowell police say.

Things to Do

13 historic Maine movie houses where you can catch a show

by Ray Routhier August 4, 2025August 4, 2025

A silent film festival on Saturday highlights the restoration of the Augusta Colonial Theater, but there are vintage venues to explore from Ogunquit to Bar Harbor.

Maine, News, Politics

Augusta council considers boosting pay by as much as double

by Keith Edwards August 4, 2025August 4, 2025

Stipends for city councilors and the mayor were last increased in 2008.

Maine, News

Maine cities are promoting native plants. Here’s how you can too.

by Emily Duggan August 3, 2025August 1, 2025

Experts say native plants support local ecosystems in a variety of ways that non-native plants don’t.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, News

In Augusta, it’s native plants only for city property

by Keith Edwards August 3, 2025August 1, 2025

The new policy, aimed at making land healthier for insects and the animals that depend on them, does not apply to residential or commercial properties.