David L. Woodard, 55, pleaded not guilty at his arraignment Friday to a charge alleging he sexually assaulted a woman in Benton.
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Demolition of vacant Augusta building underway at former mental hospital property
The demolition is occurring near the historic Kennebec Arsenal, which officials have debated re-purposing for new uses.
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Conservation Corps members build trails, rock stairs at Augusta nature center
The improvements to the Augusta Nature Education Center have come as part of a training program this week at the 175-acre woods that are free and open to the public.
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Oh deer! Augusta police rescue doe caught in soccer net
Police found the doe with her legs tangled in the net on a soccer field on Piggery Road.
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Lawmakers adjourn session, leaving stack of legislative work undone
A dispute between House Republicans and other lawmakers over funding for Medicaid expansion and other issues leaves a raft of bills in limbo, including key funding measures.
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Augusta’s Kennebec River Rail Trail getting its missing quarter-mile start 17 years later
The trail finally will start at its intended trail head at the city’s nearby waterfront park, alongside its namesake, the Kennebec River.
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Police say suspected cop-killer got black eye during arrest, defend controversial photo
A widely circulated image of John D. Williams shows him with a black eye sustained during his arrest Saturday and has generated some backlash on social media.
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Educators’ workshop set for May 5 in Augusta
Event sponsored by Gamma Chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society.
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Efforts launched to raise money for family of boys who fell into river
Relatives from Augusta and Hallowell are among those pitching in.
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Cushnoc Brewing in Augusta unveils plans to expand
A tasting room on Front Street opens this weekend and a second location will be home to expanded brewing capacity for the restaurant and retail sales and distribution.