The challenge of our age: Special report

Carole Swan found guilty on 5 tax fraud, 2 workers’ comp fraud charges

Carole Swan was found guilty late Friday of filing false income turns for tax years 2006-2010 and guilty of making false statements to obtain federal workers' compensation in 2008 and 2010.

Body of missing Maine girl likely found

It appears Nichole Cable's body was found around 9:30 p.m. Monday at a wooded site off Route 43 in Old Town, eight days after she disappeared.

In wild comeback, Bruins advance to 2nd round

In a back-and-forth series, the Bruins win Game 7 in historic fashion – erasing a 4-1 deficit.

‘The hunt is over’: Suspect’s capture follows final shootout

Joy and relief fills the city streets as Suspect No. 2 is captured alive following two bloody shootouts, four tension-filled days and significant death and destruction.

Mainers vote to legalize same-sex marriage

"We'll be able to stand before friends and family and make that lifetime commitment we've dreamed about," said Matt McTighe, campaign manager of Mainers United for Marriage.

Escaped prisoner captured in Clinton

A 19-year-old who eluded police for more two days was captured late Thursday night.

Augusta bicyclist killed in apparent hit-and-run

Police are investigating a fatal crash that killed a bicyclist this afternoon on Ward Road.

Traffic advisory: Mishap closes Augusta street

AUGUSTA – Bond Street has been closed while police and utility workers deal with a truck that has taken down power, phone and cable lines in the area. The street was closed shortly after 11:30 a.m., after the truck hit the utility lines. The accident knocked out power in the immediate area. Central Maine Power […]

SOFTBALL: Cony wins State Class A championship

STANDISH — Cony High School junior Sonja Morse was nearly perfect Saturday in leading the Rams to a 2-0 victory against South Portland for the Class A state softball championship.