Decision delayed on proposed updates to UMaine System’s hiring practices

Board of trustees refers the slew of reforms aimed at bringing more accountability to the system's hiring practices to a subcommittee scheduled to meet in August.

Hundreds rally in Augusta to protect reproductive rights

Crowd decries U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, vows to continue the fight.

With school out for the summer, Maine teachers take on 2nd, 3rd jobs

Historically, about 20% of teachers across the country have taken on secondary jobs across the country during the school year. In the summer, that figure rose to about 33%, according to the latest national data.

Disability Pride in Augusta celebrates ‘every person’s uniqueness’

A large crowd gathered Friday in Augusta for Disability Pride Maine, which had not been held since 2019 because of the pandemic.

Augusta’s Fourth of July celebrations draw hundreds to capital city

Monday's events marked both the founding of the United States of America and the 100th anniversary of the opening Old Fort Western as a museum.

Augusta family reported missing has been located

Augusta police had sought the public's help on Friday in locating members of the Al Hilfi family, who had been seen last on Thursday evening.

Monmouth kicks off Fourth of July celebrations with music and fireworks

Annual Beach Party brings fun, music, food and fireworks to Monmouth's beach on Cochnewagon Lake.

Litchfield officials approve $6,275 contract with Kennebec Valley Humane Society for stray animals

Approval of the new contract with the Augusta shelter comes after residents successfully circulated a petition to have the arrangement decided at the annual Town Meeting.

Augusta StoryWalk provides place for kids to exercise body and mind

Walkers can read a children's story as they traverse a trail through the woods between Eastern Avenue and Cony Street in Augusta. Officials unveiled the installation this week.

UMaine Augusta announces spring dean’s list