Mark Gessner, who was convicted of murdering a florist in Bath in 1994, was placed in state custody after being released from prison because he was found not criminally responsible for other offenses.
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Jared Mills sworn in as police chief in Augusta
The new chief began his career with the department as a patrol officer in 1998, working his way up to deputy chief and now chief.
Augusta’s Gingras inducted into Phi Beta Kappa
Honoree attended Cony High School.
Mainely Harmony installs new officers
Barbership chorus rehearses Wednesdays in Augusta.
Get Outside: Explore the Augusta Trails talk set
The Lithgow Public Library will host the informative presentation June 18.
Augusta, Waterville area bridge results
Gamers play in Waterville, Hallowell and Augusta.
Augusta man critically injured by early morning apartment fire
The fire itself did not spread to the rest of the apartment building Friday morning.
Augusta City Council approves $62.7 million budget
Property taxes expected to increase 3 percent after $300,000 cut from school spending.
Augusta apartment fire likely caused by smoking, investigator says
Wednesday’s dry and breezy weather contributed to the growth of the fire, according to the state Fire Marshal’s Office.