Failed ex-UMA president, still unemployed a year later, set to receive nearly $20,000 monthly from UMaine System

Michael Laliberte's settlement from the University of Maine System requires him to provide detailed reports on his attempts to find a new job in education in order to receive the payouts.

After years of delay, Randolph on track for new fire station with $2.6 million in federal money proposed

Town officials hope to build a new fire station at 104 Kinderhook St. with more space for department vehicles, training and equipment.

Preservation commission receives federal grant

Trail, train advocates vie for use of rail corridor from Augusta to Brunswick

Officials and residents from communities along the corridor that runs along the Kennebec River say its use could bring significant economic benefits.

Court ‘blitz’ underway in effort to tackle backlog of criminal cases in Kennebec County

The caseload in Kennebec County courts is 67% higher than it was pre-pandemic, with 2,343 cases pending.

With bagels and plenty of good schmear, Waterville eatery looks to expand into Augusta

Tiffany Lopes' Sunrise Bagel has gained an ardent following after opening just two years ago in Waterville, and now she's eyeing a second shop in Augusta.

Two injured in head-on collision on I-95 in Augusta

A motorist who was traveling the wrong way when involved in the crash is suspected of driving under the influence, police said.

Central Mainers saw dirty sleeping bags in the trash, so they started washing them in their homes

Augusta-area volunteers are helping meet the needs of the homeless community, and reduce waste, through a new sleeping bag swap program.

Man who eluded police multiple times and was nabbed in Waterville attic to serve 5 years in prison

Diego Martinez, 34, of Massachusetts, who eluded police for five weeks last year and avoided arrest after high-speed chases, pleaded guilty to numerous charges.

Maine silent movie festival something to talk about

Century-old moving pictures filmed in Maine to be shown at Augusta's historic theater next weekend, among them several involving Auburn's Holman Day.