Nomination papers available for soil, water conservation district supervisor

Deteriorating roads are a $26 million problem for Augusta

An outside firm says that's the sum the city needs to pay to address concerns with about a quarter of its roads.

Augusta officials ponder funding for increased police presence in downtown area, overnight warming center

Augusta might use American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA, funding to address concerns about those who are homeless.

Cony High senior chasing down dream of playing for Iraq U-20 national soccer team

Yousif Ibrahim looking to make name for himself in Baghdad while participating in prospect camp.

Kennebec Behavioral Health sets ‘A Night Out’ fundraiser for Nov. 4

Tickets cost $55 until Sept. 22 and then increase to $60.

A downgraded Lee impacts central Maine, causing widespread power outages

There were several widespread outages in Somerset County, prompting county officials to seek assistance from neighboring states. In Kennebec County, Litchfield witnessed the highest number of outages affecting over 1,300 customers.

Augusta gets nearly $2.5 million in grant funds to hire 8 firefighters

The city has lowered the minimum requirements to be hired as a firefighter and agreed to pay for paramedic training in hopes of attracting more workers.

Central Maine prepares for impacts from Hurricane Lee

Emergency responders and public works departments are adding staff, checking equipment and reaching out to people without shelter as the storm heads closer to Maine, with gusting winds and blowing rain.

Augusta society to host talk by wildlife biologist in Manchester Sept. 21

Filling Health Care Coverage Gaps webinar set for Sept. 26