Leader of new UMA presidential search pledges more transparency, but faculty remain hesitant

The search committee, lead by Roger Katz, will hold public listening sessions Dec. 5 and Dec. 6 in Bangor and Augusta, respectively, to gather feedback about what faculty, staff and community members would like to see in a president.

Judge denies request to reduce $100,000 bail for former sheriff’s deputy charged with assault

Daniel Ross, 29, of West Gardiner was indicted in October on 15 charges alleging he abused and sexually assaulted his wife.

‘Limited number’ of University of Maine at Augusta grades were changed following website glitch

Officials at the state university system are continuing to investigate the error that allowed nearly 250 students to have administrative access to the university's grading system. No other campuses were impacted.

Augusta police cruiser was unlocked and running, with AR-15 rifle inside, when stolen, according to court documents

Kyle King, 27, who reportedly took the cruiser from the Augusta police station, contacted a dispatcher from the Shaw's Plaza, where a Farmington family said it had a confrontation with him. There is no indication King attempted to use the rifle, which was secured with a gun lock.

Residents, pets escape uninjured from Augusta house fire

Firefighters from several communities fought the blaze Sunday afternoon on Blueberry Hill Lane in Augusta.

Augusta police cruiser stolen, suspect arrested following confrontation at parking lot, officials say

The cruiser, reportedly stolen from the police station parking lot, was used by man during an incident at Shaw's Plaza.

University of Maine System website glitch left grade data vulnerable

The Thursday data breach gave students at the Augusta campus the ability to change grades.

Winter holiday celebrations debut Friday in central Maine

Starting Friday, central Maine's winter holiday season gets underway, bringing lights, parades, gingerbread and Santa.

Belgrade camp hosts Lego Pinewood Derby

First-ever Blessings Dinner in Augusta aims to celebrate food, cultures from around the world

The Thanksgiving meal was hosted by the Augusta Adult and Community Education for students enrolled in the English Language Learner program.