Officials believe that the driver, Elwood Yeaton III, 47, of Peru, may have navigated a turn too quickly, causing the vehicle to roll over.

Steve Marson credits his employees for the success of his company and for his ability to support programs and events throughout Kennebec County.

Dozens attended Monday's event at St. Francis Xavier Church where several people talked about their personal struggles with substance abuse.

An ice jam impeding the flow of the Kennebec River in Augusta caused the water level to rise Sunday to just shy of flood stage.

Augusta and Waterville area police reports for Jan. 20, 2020.

Officer Sabastain Guptill returned to work last week after being placed on administrative leave after he shot a Fairfield man during an incident on South Belfast Avenue in Augusta.

City officials closed parking Sunday evening on Front Street when the river level rose abruptly.

Rob Gordon, the former executive director of the United Way of Kennebec Valley, says he has learned a lot about generosity and thoughtfulness from the people with whom he has worked for more than three decades.

Augusta and Waterville area police reports for Jan. 19, 2020.

Attendees identified access climate change and inequality as some of the most important issues affecting the country right now.

Augusta and Waterville area police reports for Jan. 18, 2020.

Owners and executives at five business reflect on who or what influenced them to be in business.

Officers arrested Mayo Anthony Jones, 44, following a two-month, multi-agency investigation.

Mark Ian Gessner served 22 years for a 1994 Bath murder but remains in state custody at Riverview Psychiatric Center because he was found not criminally responsible on other charges.

St. John Catholic School, which once had as many as 350 students enrolled in the 1960s, will close at the end of the 2019-2020 school year, with enrollment at 34 children.

City Manager Nate Rudy apologized Monday for giving the council "bad guidance" on where the city stood with funds from a $2.36 million bond.

Augusta and Waterville area police reports for Jan. 17, 2020.

"It was an old log home ... so it was really hot and dangerous. We went into defense mode all the way," said the Sidney fire chief.

Jefferson woman's car was hit Wednesday as she was turning to head onto Interstate 95.

Augusta and Waterville area police reports for Jan. 16, 2020.

The $50,000 cost will be covered by town surplus funds and is expected to be offset by the sale of two properties, totaling $70,000.

Hands Around the Capitol brought together abortion foes in the state capital to mark the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide.

The Board of Appeals reviewed testimony and documents submitted at its December meeting, and expects to continue its deliberations over a stop work order issued last summer at the Ballard-Milligan Gravel Pit.

Augusta and Waterville area police reports for Jan. 15, 2020.

Hundreds of guests circulated through the Augusta Civic Center Wednesday to visit with agricultural groups, view new technology and sample local food.

The Mount View High School's Chamber Singers performed the national anthem to start the House of Representatives session Tuesday at the Maine State House in Augusta.

I'm relieved that my trepidation about new technology is not necessarily due to my advanced age, writes Liz Soares.

It takes a piece of lead the size of a grain of rice to fatally poison a bald eagle, according to the state's raptor specialist with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife.

City councilors are considering a zoning change to help the new owner of the former St. Mark's Church preserve and repurpose the Gothic revival building.

A public retirement party will be held at the Williams Elementary School cafeteria Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Jared Quirion, 34, faces four criminal charges following the Dec. 5 incident.

John Compagna was not bitten in an incident Tuesday morning, when he battered a gray fox to death with a shovel after it attacked him.

Travis J. Burnham, as part of a plea agreement, required to pay $5,000 in restitution to Maine's oldest continuously running community theater.

Augusta and Waterville area police reports for Jan. 14, 2020.

A roundup of cases closed at courts in Augusta and Waterville.

Augusta and Waterville area police reports for Jan. 13, 2020.

An analysis recently presented to elected officials shows the city has adequate parking for now, but that is expected to change as redevelopment of a number of buildings, including Johnson Hall, continues.

Nicholas P. Lovejoy, 28, is charged with murder in the October 2019 death of Melissa Sousa, his girlfriend at the time and mother of their twin daughters.

Augusta and Waterville area police reports for Jan. 12, 2020.

Proposal for a solar farm on Greater Augusta Utility District land in Winthrop could make Augusta Maine's first municipality to get its electricity from 100% renewable sources.

Augusta and Waterville area police reports for Jan. 11, 2020.

The president and founder of the business talks about being ready for luck.

The owner of Kids Count Child Care called the accusations against former employee Jesse Morang, 37, a "setup."

Augusta and Waterville area police reports for Jan. 10, 2020.

Amy Calder reminisces about North Elementary School in Skowhegan which she attended from kindergarten through grade four and which is second in priority on the state's list of schools to be replaced.

A review of the contents of the town's vault, where permanent town records are stored, turned up some that needed to be moved and others that should have been discarded.

So far no private developers have made proposals for the site, which city officials hope will be redeveloped.

Shalay Davis, 28, was arrested on a drug charge Thursday after a reported domestic disturbance on Middle Street.

Augusta and Waterville area police reports for Jan. 9, 2020.

The 22-year-old Oakland resident was transported by LifeFlight to Central Maine Medical Center on Thursday.

Jesse A. Morang, 37, reportedly assaulted a 16-year-old boy.

Program founder Craig Freshley said the event hopes to bring all sides of the political spectrum together to help them understand each other.

Augusta councilors say action needs to be taken to make walking in the city safer for pedestrians.

As the investigation continues into Saturday blaze in Troy, an official said at least one prior fire at the property was arson.

Michael Nelson, 33, is the second New York man to go to court for trafficking in cocaine and heroin, after 2018 search of a Gardiner apartment where the two were staying.

Augusta and Waterville area police reports for Jan. 8, 2020.

At a public hearing Tuesday, residents supported taking the proposal for the town to buy the property next to the Dresden Town Office to a special town meeting next week.

The Community Heart & Soul program identifies a community's values and uses those values to create a framework for future decision-making.

I remember reading long ago of 18th century settlers fleeing Maine-ward to escape oppressions in Massachusetts and many of them bouncing back because of “extremely harsh winters," writes Dana Wilde.

SPaRC, a group hoping to leverage partnerships between educational institutions in Waterville, held its first public meeting Tuesday evening.

Councilors also to discuss proposals to allow distilleries, breweries and bakeries in more of the city and tighten zoning rules on Winthrop Street.

Samuel Caison, 36, faces up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

Police say the man reportedly shot at a vehicle during an apparent road rage incident in Augusta in October 2019.

Augusta and Waterville area police reports for Jan. 7, 2020.

The crash, reported shortly before 5 p.m., closed Eastern Avenue for about 45 minutes.

The new SPaRC initiative is hoping to leverage partnerships between Waterville's public school system, early childhood and adult education institutions, and three colleges.

Dana S. Dasilva and Michelle N. Luce, of Skowhegan, were arrested by police following multiple instances of gunfire Saturday night in Winslow, Waterville and Clinton.

The results of a parking study, conducted by the Kennebec Valley Council of Governments, is expected to be discussed Wednesday.

Augusta and Waterville area police reports for Jan. 6, 2020.

Police said Garrett Camren, 40, assaulted them after they arrested his girlfriend Bonny Gilmore, 35, for a protection order violation.

A roundup of cases closed at courts in Augusta and Waterville.

Kennebec County Sheriff's Lt. Chris Read said the identity of the man is being withheld while his family is being notified.

The additional land would provide space for expansion, additional parking and a septic system.

CEO Toni Turner is hoping to open The Fusion of Windsor, a restaurant, bakery, lounge, wellness studio and farmer's market, sometime in February

Augusta and Waterville area police reports for Jan. 5, 2020.

Dana S. Dasilva and Michelle N. Luce, both 25, are being held at the Kennebec County jail in Augusta following gunfire in Winslow, Waterville and Clinton.

Augusta and Waterville area police reports for Jan. 4, 2020.

The owner of Cozy Cottage Alterations in Augusta talks about building a business from a passion.

The fire was reported just before midnight at 3 Alley Lane.

Augusta police say David Smith, 52, and Lisa Pelletier, 46, both of Windsor, died after a single-car accident near North Belfast Avenue and Pipeline Road.

Austin Peter Marshall born at 12:30 a.m. Friday.

Augusta and Waterville area police reports for Jan. 3, 2020.

Police arrested Tarik Squire, of Bronx, New York, and Eric Caswell, of Oakland, at the Super 8 motel Thursday, where Squire had reserved a room.

City councilors and school board members took their oaths of office to start their new terms.

Mayor Mark Walker highlighted improvements in the city's infrastructure at Thursday's inauguration ceremony that saw newcomer Diana Scully and incumbent George Lapointe sworn in as councilors.

Four of seven councilors said they supported divesting city funds from the property, but all seven supported holding a public hearing before any decision was made.

Dowling was known for strong leadership in his hometown of Augusta.

Richard Murray-Burns, charged with attempted murder in a gunfight with police, was arraigned in Maine District Court on Thursday in Skowhegan.

Augusta and Waterville area police reports for Jan. 2, 2020.

Augusta and Waterville area police reports for Jan. 1, 2020.

No other challengers have registered for the race to represent Waterville, Winslow, Albion, Benton, Clinton, Fairfield and Unity Township.

Bangor Street Barbersalon sustains water, smoke damage, but other businesses in building escape damage.

A 75-year-old man was killed when the vehicle he was driving left Route 133 Wednesday afternoon.

Antique collectors sell and swap items, stories.

Augusta and Waterville area police reports for Dec. 31, 2019.

With the recommendation of the Budget Committee, Richmond selectmen set the budget to explore withdrawal at $50,000, to be used if town residents vote in March for continuing the process of withdrawing from Regional School Unit 2.

The Hallowell City Council will conduct a special meeting on Jan. 2 to swear in incumbent Councilor George Lapointe and councilor-elect Diana Scully.

Central and western areas of Maine can expect between 4 and 10 inches of snow late Monday into Tuesday night.

Augusta and Waterville area police reports for Dec. 30, 2019.

The year was highlighted by acts of heroism, downtown changes and high-profile crime.

We've collected our 10 most-read stories of the year and presented them below in order of page views.

Augusta and Waterville area police reports for Dec. 29, 2019.

The owner of the Domino's Pizza in Gardiner said despite delays, the restaurant that burned a year ago is slated to reopen in the first three months of 2020.

Augusta and Waterville area police reports for Dec. 28, 2019.

Three of the Cobb family's four children are on the autism spectrum, but the former Winthrop couple believe their story is not so much about autism but, instead, about "not giving up."

First responders were busy responding to a steady stream of accidents and slide-offs Friday morning.

Augusta and Waterville area police reports for Dec. 27, 2019.

A public hearing will likely be held in January to clarify where the city is in the process of deciding the future of the historic Second Street property.

The cause of the fire is being left undetermined, according to Waterville Fire Chief Shawn Esler.

Selectman Wayne Kilgore said there will likely be an open house at the station in January.

Augusta and Waterville area police reports for Dec. 26, 2019.

Augusta and Waterville area police reports for Dec. 25, 2019.

At-Large Councilor Mark O'Brien has served the city for more than two decades, with roles on the city council and board of education.

Augusta and Waterville area police reports for Dec. 24, 2019.

Richard Murray-Burns, 29, of Hartland allegedly initiated a car chase and shooting after Waterville police pulled him over Sunday after a report of shoplifting at Walmart.

Augusta and Waterville area police reports for Dec. 23, 2019.

Nancy Fritz has been guided by her beliefs to take on advocacy for homeless people, domestic violence victims and children with special needs.

In his wildest dreams, central Maine copy editor and sports reporter Dave Dyer never imagined living in — and running — a Christmas tree farm.

Cynthia Bonang, now retired, talks about how she developed her mobile notary public service as a side gig.

Richmond Police are investigating the break in during which an undisclosed amount of cash was taken.

A roundup of cases closed Dec. 12-18, 2019, at courts in Augusta and Waterville.

On the first day of Hanukkah, latkes bring tasty, welcome relief at the busiest time of the year.

Old equipment has been moved out of center and will be replaced with new machines when the center reopens. A date for that reopening has yet to be set.

Augusta and Waterville area police reports for Dec. 22, 2019.

The plan was funded in part by TIF funds given to the library as part of a $42,000 line in the city's budget this fiscal year.

Augusta and Waterville area police logs for Dec. 21, 2019.

Augusta and Waterville area police reports for Dec. 20, 2019.

The traffic flow in downtown Augusta, converted this summer to two-way traffic after being one-way for 75 years, is getting mixed reviews so far.

Father and son from LaGrange also indicted for allegedly trafficking drugs in Waterville, after police seized Oxycodone, guns and cash.

The Kennebec County town will go from having six firefighter/basic EMTs to five paramedics and four Advanced EMTs in 2020.

Augusta and Waterville area police reports for Dec. 19, 2019.

An attorney has raised the validity of Dresden's Land Use and Planning ordinance in an appeal of stop work order at gravel pit to the Board of Appeals.

Fuller's Market was evacuated Thursday morning following a report of a bomb threat.

Lukas Mironovas suffered from mental illness and treatment failed, an aunt testified at Thursday's hearing.

A proposal to expand one of Capitol City Rifle & Pistol Club's shooting ranges is withdrawn after neighbors and city officials express concerns about noise, safety.

In appealing Dresden's stop-work order on Heather Beasley's gravel pit on the grounds that it predates the land-use ordinance Beasley, president of the Ballard-Milligan Gravel Corp., and her attorney say they have found no evidence the ordinance was properly enacted.

Augusta and Waterville area police reports for Dec. 18, 2019.

The art of living in the real, bricks-and-mortar world is not coming naturally to our young people, writes Liz Soares.

Augusta and Waterville area police reports for Dec. 17, 2019.

Elected officials are scheduled to meet with the Budget Committee at the end of the month on the recommended amount of funds to be set aside in the event that town residents vote in March to explore leaving RSU 2.

After being towed from Middle Street in October, Topsham resident Charles Annable called Hallowell's police department heavy-handed in their enforcement of parking ordinances.

Frank Curtis, 41, pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to conspiring to make false statements to the Federal Bureau of Prisons and to committing mail fraud.

Augusta and Waterville area police reports for Dec. 16, 2019.

The city needs to be better at getting its "message" out, across all forms of media for a variety of departments, officials say.

Pumpkin Vine Farm plans to continue incorporating fundraising for causes part of its event repertoire. 

With a ground breaking planned for April, officials at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley aim to raise the remaining $3 million to pay for the new, larger facility in Gardiner.

Central Maine area police reports for Dec. 15, 2019.

Alan Claude and Erin Skehan are planning to open their Water Street gallery next spring in the historic site they bought earlier this year from Gardiner Main Street.

Teams are judged in three categories: robot design, project and core values.

Wagging Tails Grooming Salon, which has been open in Winthrop for about five years, is a dog and cat groomer at 127 Main St., Winthrop.

A working group of about 20 recommended keeping the funding percentages the same at a Tuesday meeting in Whitefield.

Dana Banister, of Augusta, was hit by a vehicle at 7:16 p.m. Friday at the intersection of Western Avenue and Sewall Street, according to police.

Augusta and Waterville area police reports for Dec. 13, 2019.

Either a new, or renovated old, police station would have to meet building codes that require public safety buildings to be "the last building standing" in disasters.

Gov. Janet Mills’ theme of “Women in Maine History” included decorations and displays marking the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage in Maine and more.

Joseph W. Reynolds, 42, allegedly attacked a 35-weeks pregnant woman by punching her in the stomach and was driven out of a house and locked out by the woman's children, police said.

School Board sent the proposal for broadcast policy, which would have required broadcasters to pay a $50 fee for regular season games, back to the Policy Committee for revision with input from media.

Central Maine area police reports for Dec. 12, 2019.

Witnesses said an excavator struck a water main under Bridge Street around 9:45 a.m. Thursday.

Two motions approving initial readings of drafts of city ordinances relating to marijuana zoning and businesses passed Monday night.

If voters approve the ordinance at Town Meeting, it would give the fire department a bargaining chip to recover costs from insurance agencies.

Central Maine area police reports for Dec. 11, 2019.

Of Farmington resident Phil Poirier's thoughtful camping stories, the story about a Canadian expedition was one to share with readers, writes Dana Wilde.

Central Maine area police reports for Dec. 10, 2019.

Glenn Morin charged with ramming his truck into a car driven by another Augusta man, Jarody, whom police allege had earlier assaulted Morin's girlfriend.

Robert E. Purington III, 47, was sentenced Tuesday to a total of five years in prison.

Hayden Marshall-Inman was among the 6 confirmed fatalities, which followed warnings of increased seismic activity on White Island, prompting some to question why tourists were allowed to visit the volcanic island.

The five-function vehicle will be financed through a 10-year lease-purchase agreement and comes amid a slew of spending for the Winslow Fire Department.

A special election to fill the seat will be held March 3, 2020.

A search for details of the life of Anneliese Heinig, the missing mother of two from Richmond, reveal a woman who is loved by family and friends but who also has struggled and had a history of conflict involving law enforcement.

A salary survey indicated Augusta was paying its employees, on average, less than other comparable municipalities.

Central Maine area police reports for Dec. 9, 2019.

On the most recent episode, the Massey family, which has three generations of law enforcement workers, spoke with Chief Jared Mills.

The Waterville recreation area hosted cross-country ski races Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., drawing approximately 100 participants from across the state.

After shooting a rare perfect target, Gary Hamilton, owner of Farmingdale's Neilson's Sporting Goods, signed a sponsorship deal with Cooper Firearms of Montana.

Central Maine area police reports for Dec. 8, 2019.

Augusta and Waterville area police reports for Dec. 14, 2019.

The director of the Hubbard Free Library talks about the institution's financial struggles and how she is staying up to speed with changes in best practices for libraries.

Central Maine area police reports for Dec. 7, 2019.

Vassalboro Police Chief Mark Brown was first to the scene just after 11 a.m. Saturday on Nelson Road.

The event, which lasted from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the DeBe River Walk Trail in Skowhegan, was a revamped version of the annual holiday stroll that has taken place in the town for 27 years.

The atrium at the Maine State Cultural Building in Augusta was packed with dozens of families who gawked at elaborate model train setups.

Dozens attend a Friday vigil in Brunswick for Anneliese Heinig, who was last seen on Nov. 26.

Central Maine area police reports for Dec. 6, 2019.

Police arrest Daniel Cooley, 32, after executing a search warrant at his home in Vassalboro.

Maranacook Community Middle School’s Green Team is keeping recycling going after the school made cuts.

Renee Erickson, 31, was arrested early Wednesday morning and charged with domestic violence aggravated assault.

Selectmen are seeking more information on when a vote to determine whether withdrawal from Regional School Unit 2 should be held, while one town resident is taking issue with the petition submitted to launch the process.

Central Maine area police reports for Dec. 5, 2019.

City police said the woman sprayed a clerk in the eyes with an unknown substance before taking tobacco from the store.

Ethan Hamer was charged with aggravated criminal mischief after allegedly lighting fire to a paper towel dispenser in the bus terminal.

Central Maine area police reports for Dec. 4, 2019.

Central Maine area police reports for Dec. 3, 2019.

City police said a woman entered the store Friday night and assaulted an employee before leaving with items.

Hallowell Fire Chief Jim Owens said speed and road conditions were a factor in a rollover early Tuesday morning.

Varying accounts of where and how Anneliese Heinig, 37, disappeared after she left her car on Interstate 295 have caused pain for her family.

The National Weather service said the storm would break around 5 p.m. after 4 to 8 inches of accumulation.

Central Maine area police reports for Dec. 2, 2019.

Anneliese Heinig, 37, left her SUV on the side of I-295 in Falmouth last week, and her parents are asking why they weren't contacted after the vehicle, which was registered to them, had been towed from the highway.

The National Weather Service in Gray predicts 5 to 7 inches of snow will accumulate in the region Tuesday, as the storm peaks between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m.

Shoppers peruse locally made, handcrafted items in 30-foot yurt at Friends’ Folly Farm in Monmouth.

Central Maine area police reports for Dec. 1, 2019.

With a diagnosis of an aggressive form of breast cancer last summer, Christine Landes is now balancing her life as a wife, mother and grandmother and Gardiner's city manager.