Augusta officials say new state housing law superseding local zoning could have unintended consequences

Members of the Augusta Planning Board were critical this week of a new state law that seeks to encourage more housing to be built by overriding some local regulations.

After three summers mired by drought conditions, Kennebec County records ‘significant’ rainfall in June

Augusta has recorded 4.7 inches of rain so far this June, while Waterville has seen 4.94 inches, according to estimates.

After years of delay, Randolph on track for new fire station with $2.6 million in federal money proposed

Town officials hope to build a new fire station at 104 Kinderhook St. with more space for department vehicles, training and equipment.

New StoryWalk experience unveiled at Augusta’s Arboretum

Preservation commission receives federal grant

Augusta officials consider short-term solutions to address concerns about homeless encampments

Local officials are focused on cleaning up areas where homeless people camp and on long-term solutions to address the crisis.

Trail, train advocates vie for use of rail corridor from Augusta to Brunswick

Officials and residents from communities along the corridor that runs along the Kennebec River say its use could bring significant economic benefits.

Augusta’s Independence Day celebration to kick off with parade

Events are planned throughout the day ending with the fireworks at 9:15 p.m.

Court ‘blitz’ underway in effort to tackle backlog of criminal cases in Kennebec County

The caseload in Kennebec County courts is 67% higher than it was pre-pandemic, with 2,343 cases pending.

With bagels and plenty of good schmear, Waterville eatery looks to expand into Augusta

Tiffany Lopes' Sunrise Bagel has gained an ardent following after opening just two years ago in Waterville, and now she's eyeing a second shop in Augusta.