Fine from driver in crash that killed 3 pedestrians turned over to Augusta for memorial

Robert Santerre has paid $5,000 as part of his sentence for committing a motor vehicle violation resulting in death. That money has been turned over to the city of Augusta to create a memorial to the crash victims.

Former facilities director for Bread of Life Ministries sentenced for sexual abuse of girl

Jeffrey A. Tyler, of Augusta, is to serve one year in prison for sexual abuse of a minor.

Mishandling of evidence by police leads to dismissal of kidnapping, sexual assault charges against Winthrop man

In a plea deal struck Thursday, Jon L. Westerlund was instead sentenced to nine months in prison on an aggravated assault charge.

Collapsed culvert in Jefferson will close Route 17 for several weeks and cost around $1.5 million to repair

Route 17 to be closed until the end of March and drivers are being directed to an 11-mile detour on the road between Augusta and Rockland.

Crisis building at Maine wastewater treatment plants

Wastewater treatment plant operators across Maine face paying higher fees to truck sludge to New Brunswick after two state laws curtailed how biosolid disposal is handled.

Waterville man pleads guilty in BB gun shooting, but denies he was the shooter

The man who was hit in the eye by a BB pellet underwent multiple surgeries, officials said.

Local Catholic school students give back to communities

Local schools included those in Augusta, Auburn, Lewiston and Waterville.

Small trains, tiny furnishings for dollhouses, draw big interest at Augusta show

Elaborate model train layouts featured at annual Augusta State Armory Show

From Elvis to Pearl Jam, Augusta Civic Center has hosted many memorable performers in its 50 years

Officials hope to attract enough Elvis impersonators to the building, which hosted Elvis in his only Maine appearance in 1977, to set a world record.

UMaine Augusta announces president’s, dean’s lists