Escalating construction costs challenge Gardiner’s Johnson Hall heading into the new year

While fundraising continues for the $5.5 million renovation of Gardiner's historic opera house, pandemic-driven inflation is expected to increase the final project cost.

Healthy Living for ME receives grant to expand 2 programs

Augusta woman charged with hitting police cruiser, then crashing, during high-speed chase

Police pursued Katelynn Marie McLaughlin after she drove by an accident scene because she was wanted on a warrant, authorities said.

Augusta’s MaineGeneral Medical Center looks to expand services, rebuild workforce in 2022

The pandemic resulted in some of the hospital's greatest challenges in 2021, according to a hospital spokeswoman.

Waterville woman who is a high school teacher indicted on charges of assault, endangering her child

Karina A. Beadling, 39, a Mount View High School teacher, was indicted on several charges stemming from an October confrontation in Waterville.

Kennebec County Correctional Facility reports 5 remaining COVID-19 cases, down from high of 32

The monthlong coronavirus outbreak at the jail in Augusta is now contained to one block.

Clinics in Augusta, Richmond offer free COVID-19 vaccines this week

The Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines will all be available.

Vertical expansion the ‘cheapest’ option as Augusta’s Hatch Hill landfill runs out of room

A consultant's report lays out several options for what the city could do as the landfill is expected to be full in five years.

Free walk-in clinic for COVID-19 vaccine at Augusta Armory canceled Wednesday over icy weather

The clinic is offering all vaccine types, as well as booster shots and doses for children age 5 and older.

Augusta affordable housing proposal approved, despite opposition from some neighbors

Officials say lack of affordable housing is driving some families and senior citizens into homelessness.