Augusta councilors vote to fund winter overnight shelter for one month longer than last year

City officials also expressed frustration with what they say is a lack of timely state support for helping people who are homeless.

Augusta’s Viles Arboretum opens wetland boardwalk

The arboretum, on the east side of the state's capital city, used both money from the Bureau of Parks and Lands as well as other fundraising to pay for the boardwalk that allows easy access to the wetland area along the north edge of its 224-acre facility.

Maine Army National Guard completes command restructuring

Public safety department promotes Safe Homes Program

September is Safe Homes Awareness Month.

Schools in Augusta, Readfield ratchet up restrictions on cellphones

Administrators are banning the use of cellphones in classes to curb distractions and increase engagement.

Ironman 70.3 to remain in central Maine through 2027

Officials announced Thursday that they have reached an agreement that will keep the triathlon in Augusta for three additional years,

Women’s league, Augusta library to host public forum Sept. 28

Ballot Questions 1 and 3 will be discussed.

Renovations to Maine State Museum chug along with removal of historic steam engine

When the Augusta museum reopens, likely in 2025, it is expected to feature interactive exhibits that boost focus on women and minority groups — and two humpback whale skeletons.

Topsham foreman rolls massive train into and out of state museum, 37 years apart

Todd Belaire of The Cote Corp. of Auburn returned this week to the Maine State Museum in Augusta to undo work he had done in 1986.

Martha Ballard memorial park gathering set for Sept. 27 in Augusta