Lawmakers call on Maine PUC to investigate allegations in lawsuit against CMP parent company

The bipartisan group contends that Maine ratepayers have the right to know how they could be affected by improprieties allegedly committed by Avangrid.

Augusta-based MaineGeneral loses 191 employees, about 4% of workforce, over COVID vaccine mandate

The staffing disclosure came following last week's deadline for the state's health care workers to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus.

State program to collect unwanted pesticides for free

Augusta church holds baptisms on the river

Rick Stoops, who has served as the church as pastor since 1982, said this is the first he has seen the church hold a river baptism.

MaineGeneral sees uptick in COVID patients

Driven by the unvaccinated, the modest rise in COVID-19 admissions at MaineGeneral in Augusta belies the 325-percent jump in the seven-day daily case average across the state compared to one month ago.

Augusta-based parish collecting items to help single mothers

New law will provide tax relief to thousands of Maine seniors

Under the program designed to help seniors age in place, the state will pay property taxes for those 65 and older who qualify and agree to give the state a lien on their property for eventual repayment.

Word on the Street: Floating patios get beautified as downtown Augusta efforts ramp up

Making 'a little oasis and a very inviting space' has been the aim with sidewalk floating patios, according to the Augusta Downtown Alliance director.

Augusta woman’s run on ‘Jeopardy!’ comes to an end after two victories

Jamie Logan concluded a 3-day run on the game show Friday night, finishing second to a Virginia graduate student and taking home more than $50,000.

Bill to remove veil of secrecy from Maine police surveillance tools advances

The measure sponsored by Rep. Charlotte Warren would repeal the law that effectively prohibits state police from answering any questions about troopers' use of surveillance tools such as facial recognition technology.