Rural towns invited to propose project for Maine Service Fellow by Sept. 8

The deadline for submitting for the 2023-2024 year is Sept. 8.

Dozens rally near Maine State House to protest hate

The 'Love is Louder' demonstration was held Saturday in response to a neo-Nazi protest the previous week.

Local food banks join effort to ‘end’ hunger in Maine by 2030

The Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future has convened a committee of 40 permanent members who will work together to implement Maine’s 'Roadmap to End Hunger by 2030.'

Top lawmakers eye new laws in response to rise of white nationalism

The Democrats also pointed to a new law that prohibits attempts to cause emotional distress or fear if motivated by race, sexual orientation or other factors.

Hallowell woman arrested after car crashes into building, catches fire in Augusta

An office building on Western Avenue was significantly damaged and one person was taken to a hospital after the Tuesday crash, officials said.

Elvises in the building at Augusta Civic Center, but not enough to break record

Roughly 300 people dressed as Elvis gathered Tuesday to honor the King of rock 'n' roll, falling far short of the record but easily becoming the largest Elvis gathering in Maine.

Maine nonprofits can connect with unclaimed property resources

Maine lawmakers denounce latest neo-Nazi demonstration, call for action

Members of both parties say the rise in white nationalist sentiment, including an event Saturday in Augusta by members of a neo-Nazi group, need to be forcefully condemned.

UMaine Augusta to offer info session on human services Aug. 18

Small group of neo-Nazis demonstrates in Augusta

The participants did not appear to carry weapons, and the demonstration did not prompt confrontations or arrests, authorities said.