Augusta may have to choose — rail service or trails

Merrymeeting Trail proposal could derail the potential future return of passenger train service to Augusta, rail advocates warn.

Augusta police warn of scam that ‘spoofs’ the department’s number

City police said a person is impersonating an officer and calling people demanding they buy pre-paid debit cards or else they will be arrested.

Reprise Choral Ensemble holding auditions for singers

Rehearsals and concerts are held in the Augusta area.

Augusta woman found guilty in knife attack

Kiana D. Green was charged with aggravated assault following a 2018 confrontation in which she wielded a knife and her ex-boyfriend was cut on his hand.

David Young & The Interstate Kings have week packed with live performances

The band will have shows in Augusta, Auburn and Mechanic Falls on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, respectively.

Photo: Sen. Black welcomes Mt. Blue Middle School student to State House

Waterville animal shelter bulging with cats

Lisa Oakes, executive director of the Humane Society Waterville Area, says she hopes people will adopt more than 100 cats and kittens Saturday at the Clear the Shelter event.

Gun control advocates plan vigil and rally in Augusta on Saturday night

The events will be held outside the Blaine House starting at 7 p.m.

Educators learn about teaching African American history, slavery in Maine

Shay Stewart-Bouley, executive director of the Boston-based civil rights organization Community Change Inc. and creator of the "Black Girl in Maine" website, tells Maine audience its "no longer enough to be a nonracist."

Two-car accident snares traffic in Augusta Tuesday night

Two were taken to the hospital with minor injuries after an accident near the intersection of Kelton Road and Hospital Street.