Augusta officials to send off Navy ship with slice of the city

The USS Augusta, which is to be commissioned Saturday in Eastport, is the second Navy vessel to be named for Maine's capital city.

Forest Award recipients to be honored in Hermon Oct. 19

Augusta Planning Board approves state-mandated zoning changes meant to encourage housing development

The changes would allow accessory dwelling units to be added where one- and two-family dwellings are now allowed.

Toy gun that looked real draws armed police response to Augusta park

Water guns designed to look like handguns are a public safety concern, city police said.

Suspect in 2022 fatal on Route 4 charged again with criminal speeding

Jacob Diaz is already facing a charge of manslaughter in connection with the Dec. 11 crash that claimed the life of 79-year-old Carol Ivers of Fayette.

Augusta murder suspect allegedly shot man after plan to scare him went wrong

Andrew Redmond, 34, of Augusta is accused of murdering Tyler Robinson, who was found dead on the side of Old Belgrade Road.

Kickoff to Fall Fair wraps up in Augusta

The four-day fair, which drew hundreds of people to Augusta's Mill Park, helped usher in fall with food, rides, games and fun.

United Way kicks off 2023 campaign with $1M-plus in early support

Fort Western to hold Harvest Day celebration Sept. 30

Augusta councilors renew city manager’s contract for another year

Susan Robertson, who has held the role since 2021, said she plans to retire next fall.