USDA cuts programs that supply local food to schools, food banks

The federal agency canceled contracts to continue providing food and funding to Maine schools and nonprofits for 3 more years. The change comes as one in eight Mainers — about 180,000 people — faces hunger. That includes roughly 45,000 children, about 20% of the state's total population under 18.

CMCC women’s basketball wins, UMA loses in USCAA tournament

The Mustangs reach the semifinals with a comeback win, but UMaine Augusta is eliminated in the quarterfinals.

Augusta native supports U.S. Navy Helicopter Squadron

Mahaleris graduated from Cony High School in 2017.

Urgent care veterinarian coming to Augusta, open evenings, weekends

Local pet owners say Atlas Veterinary Urgent Care would fill a need for after-hours veterinary services that nearly an hour's drive from Augusta and could save pets' lives.

Repair work taking place at Augusta’s Lithgow Library

All 6 of Maine’s federal judges recuse themselves from Rep. Laurel Libby’s lawsuit against House speaker

The Republican state lawmaker's case will now be considered by a federal judge from Rhode Island.

March 12, 1986: Augusta bank robber given 6 year prison sentence, string of ordinances removes city of Waterville parking spaces, and fire damages Fairfield home

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UMaine-Augusta women’s basketball eyes deep run at nationals

The Moose (26-3) will meet Johnson & Wales Charlotte (15-10) in a second round game on Saturday in Buffalo, New York.

Republicans in Maine Senate balk at budget compromise

A compromise proposal for funding a MaineCare shortfall failed to get the two-thirds support needed to pass it as emergency legislation Tuesday night in the Senate, sending lawmakers back to the drawing board.

Vassalboro church activates new lift

By Feb. 26 of this year the lift had been installed, had passed the Maine State inspection, and was completely paid for with $80,000 in grants and contributions from the community.