Demand for Augusta’s homeless shelter increases during winter weather

Schools and courts were delayed because of Wednesday's snowstorm, while crews tried to clean up before subzero wind chill reaches central Maine tonight.

Youth orchestra to hold auditions for student musicians

Solar supporters urge Maine lawmakers to restore financial incentives

Hoping to capitalize on a shift in the political climate, installers and other advocates for solar energy want homeowners to again receive credit for feeding electricity back into the grid.

Winthrop team recognized at State House

Lawmakers push to make drivers keep their hands off their phones

Supporters of new legislation believe their latest effort to strengthen Maine's distracted-driving laws has brighter prospects with Democrat Janet Mills in the Blaine House.

Same bagels, new owners at Bagel Mainea in Augusta

After 17 years, Marianne and Kevin Butak have sold Bagel Mainea to Chris Low and Lucinda Stephens.

Brief thaw brings rain, slick driving conditions to central Maine

Forecasts call for a return to more seasonal weather Friday and Saturday.

Lewiston legislators to hold public office hours

Snow pummels central Maine Sunday

By 7 a.m. the National Weather Service in Gray said 7 inches of snow had fallen in Augusta.

Central Mainers dig out after snow storm pummels region

The first significant snowfall of the 2019 winter season came amid frigid temperatures, with wind chills plunging well below zero.