Renovations to Maine State Museum chug along with removal of historic steam engine

When the Augusta museum reopens, likely in 2025, it is expected to feature interactive exhibits that boost focus on women and minority groups — and two humpback whale skeletons.

Topsham foreman rolls massive train into and out of state museum, 37 years apart

Todd Belaire of The Cote Corp. of Auburn returned this week to the Maine State Museum in Augusta to undo work he had done in 1986.

Augusta officials ponder funding for increased police presence in downtown area, overnight warming center

Augusta might use American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA, funding to address concerns about those who are homeless.

Cony High senior chasing down dream of playing for Iraq U-20 national soccer team

Yousif Ibrahim looking to make name for himself in Baghdad while participating in prospect camp.

Southern New Hampshire University names local dean’s list students

Filling Health Care Coverage Gaps webinar set for Sept. 26

Central Maine likely to experience flash floods, power outages from Hurricane Lee

Four and a half months after heavy rain and flooding damaged infrastructure throughout central Maine, emergency managers are urging communities to prepare for wind and rain.

Department seeks applications for Governor’s Award for Business Excellence

Applications are being accepted by the Department of Economic & Community Development through Friday, Oct. 13.

State to auction off unclaimed property

The state treasurer's office says it's holding about $309 million worth of unclaimed cash and items left behind in abandoned safe deposit boxes. For the first time in some 20 years, it will auction them off.

Chelsea man who killed 3 pedestrians in 2021 Augusta crash loses appeal to state’s high court

Robert Santerre, the driver who struck and killed two women and a baby walking alongside Cony Road in 2021, had appealed his nine-year license suspension to the state Supreme Judicial Court.