More than 2,200 athletes to compete in Ironman half-triathlon as race returns to Augusta area

The event was a boon to the local economy last year, bringing $2.6 million to central Maine hotels, restaurants and other businesses.

Former nurse who allegedly held down patient at Waterville facility and failed to give medication sees felony-level charges dropped

The family of Daniel H. Crommett, who died two days after the former nurse allegedly restrained him, said the decision does not reflect the treatment their loved one endured.

Two adults, two children injured when SUV rolls on Route 3 in Vassalboro

The driver of the SUV attempted to pass other vehicles and swerved to avoid oncoming traffic, according to the Kennebec County Sheriff's Office.

Popular Augusta restaurant reopens a day after closure over health, safety violations

The 99 Restaurant on Civic Center Drive reopened Friday after several serious code violations and health hazards were identified by the Augusta Fire Department and Code Enforcement Bureau.

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Popular Augusta restaurant closes temporarily after officials find health, safety violations

The 99 Restaurant at 281 Civic Center Drive closed Thursday because of a leaking sprinkler system, wastewater found in the basement and other issues.

Three men arrested in Kennebec County on drug trafficking charges, officials say

Timothy Dumas and Dustin Schultz of Manchester and Paul M. Adams of Augusta face multiple charges after deputies found illegal drugs inside their vehicles during recent traffic stops, according to the Kennebec County Sheriff's Office.

Gov. Mills signs law expanding abortion access in Maine

The new law, signed during a ceremony at the State House Wednesday, allows abortions later in pregnancy and is one of the least restrictive state laws in the nation.

Sailor who died at Pearl Harbor laid to rest in Maine decades later

Ensign Stanley W. Allen received a funeral with full military honors at Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Augusta.

New University of Maine at Augusta president seeks to deepen community relationships

As Jenifer Cushman takes the helm of the third-largest school in Maine's state university system, she's looking to draw in people seeking to finish degrees they began years ago, or who never thought they would go to college.