University of Maine at Augusta to graduate 350 Saturday

Judith Meyer, executive editor of 10 Maine newspapers, will speak at the commencement ceremony.

Maine State Bar Association announces 2019 Law Day Contests

Maine students in grades four through 12 are invited to submit entries on the theme, “Free Speech, Free Press, Free Society.” Entry deadline is May 15.

Legislative committee rejects bill to allow local sales taxes

The measure to allow municipalities to collect a 1% sales tax is supported by the mayors of some of Maine's largest cities, but it faces an uncertain fate as it heads to the full Legislature for a vote.

Judge’s susceptibility to disciplinary action like Kennebec County DA’s unclear

An official from the Judicial Responsibility and Disability Committee said the process for disciplining judges is largely confidential, while it is public for lawyers.

Leavitt student recognized with legislative sentiment

Maine lawmakers kill several bills on sports betting, but one survives

The committee that oversees gambling kept one measure alive on Monday, and the bill will serve as a vehicle for approving some form of legalized wagering on major sports.

Augusta Chipotle closed Sunday after fire extinguisher system discharge

Haze and burning odor cause worker to pull fire alarm, evacuate Marketplace at Augusta fast-food chain.

Maine Senate backs bill to extend statute of limitations on sex crimes

Maine's current law sets an 8-year statute of limitations on sexual assaults, but a bill that received unanimous approval in the Senate on Tuesday would make it 20 years.

Bill would curb data selling by Maine internet service providers

Lawmakers are scheduled to take up a measure Tuesday that would require Maine internet service providers to obtain consent before sharing customer data with a third party.

Augusta cyber-attacker sought more than $100,000 in ransom

City officials, rather than pay off the apparent creator of malicious software that froze up the city's computer network and forced Augusta City Center to close April 18, instead pulled the plug and rebuilt its network from backup data.