Feds won’t be allowed to access Maine driver’s license photos, state says

Maine's secretary of state says he won't allow the FBI or Immigration and Customs Enforcement to go on database fishing expeditions.

New Sharon students visit State House

New owner for Turnpike Mall in Augusta

Sun Equity Partners bought the property at the corner of Western Avenue and Whitten Road in Augusta with plans to lease new spaces and find tenants for more than 70,000 square feet of vacant retail space.

Kennebec Valley YMCA provides community experience at Readfield camp for immigrants new to area

A program at Camp KV allows immigrant children to socialize and interact with other children in a way that officials hope will help them bridge differences.

Central Maine pyrotechnicians gear up for Fourth of July fireworks

Steve Marson, owner of Central Maine Pyrotechnics and Pyro City Fireworks, said his crews will perform 50 shows on July 4 and his shops will have 75% of their annual sales within the next week.

Photo: Lewiston student is honorary page in the Maine Senate

Under fire for billing problems, CMP seeking approval for rate hike

Customers will be able to weigh in on the proposal during a series of public hearings set to begin at USM in Portland on July 16.

On 20-year anniversary of Edwards Dam removal, Kennebec River brimming with life

The removal of 162-year-old Augusta dam restored ecology and propelled a national movement, freeing 1,199 U.S. rivers to date.

Impact of Maine’s $300,000 impaired driving testing vehicle hard to measure

State officials said the goal of deploying the truck is to deter impaired driving, which is difficult to show with data.

Downtown Augusta continues to remake itself with new developments and investments

A new restaurant and a slate of events are expected to draw people to downtown Augusta this summer and beyond.