Friends, family and faculty members filled the Augusta Civic Center on Saturday morning to honor UMA’s newest graduates. Staff photographer Russ Dillingham captured the moments of joy.
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Posted inCommunity, Life & Culture, News
What people bought at the Way Way Store’s closing sale
Saco’s iconic store recently closed after 100 years. Here’s what people bought to memorialize the store’s long history.
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Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Vassalboro man killed in ATV crash
Authorities say the man was driving on his property Friday night when he hit a rock, which caused the vehicle to roll over.
Posted inCommunity, Health, News
Here’s how, and why, to give blood in Maine
Officials say donating blood is an easy way to support life-saving treatments. There are several opportunities in Kennebec County scheduled this May.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Contour’s 30-seat jet visits Augusta State Airport
The Tennessee-based small plane service seeks to provide regular flights connecting the Augusta State Airport to both Boston and Washington, D.C.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Hannah Pingree grew up in Maine politics. Is she the next governor?
The former speaker of the Maine House and daughter of U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree has lots of support from other state leaders, but she faces a challenge in a crowded race where many voters are undecided.
Posted inMaine, News
Frost advisory issued for parts of south-central Maine
The National Weather Service warns temperatures could hover just above freezing in some areas Friday night into Saturday morning.
Posted inMaine, News
Who visited Maine in 2025, and how much did they spend?
Here are 4 takeaways from an annual report from the Maine Office of Tourism.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Maine State Police make arrest in 1987 killing of Alice Hawkes
Stephen Bouchard, 63, of Winslow, has been charged with murder in the death of his then-girlfriend almost 40 years after her body was found at their Westbrook apartment.
Posted inCommunity, News
Concerns raised about communication dead spots, safety for emergency responders in Franklin County
The director of the county’s Emergency Management Agency has asked county commissioners to fund a study to help improve the system.