Augusta police investigating human remains found Sunday off Washington Street

City police are working with the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit and Gardiner police to identify the remains.

Wyke to continue as president of University of Maine at Augusta

The University of Maine System's Board of Trustees — based on recommendation from school officials, system officials and students — waived a presidential search in support of a direct appointment.

UMA students to hold art exhibition

The artwork will be on display in the Danforth Gallery, located in Jewett Hall on the UMA campus, until April 24.

OHCHS girls’ basketball team honored at the State House

Sexual harassment alleged by employee at Office of State Fire Marshal

Lawsuit claims the sergeant involved previously threatened to kill two other co-workers.

New York man involved in 2016 ‘shoot-out’ outside Augusta Walmart sentenced on federal drug conspiracy charge

Frankie Dejesus, 29, who pleaded guilty to a federal drug conspiracy charge for distributing drugs in central Maine, was sentenced to more than 10 years in prison.

Augusta police arrest Rumford man on two charges of gross sexual assault

Alexander L. Lapointe, 34, allegedly committed sexual assault on a minor younger than 12-years-old when he resided in Augusta.

High asbestos levels found in state’s Cultural Building in Augusta; consultants say there’s no danger

At least one employee is concerned about communication with workers; consultants said the high levels of asbestos are embedded in dirt and dust and pose low risk of entering the air.

Takeaways on building strong economy in central Maine

At Wednesday's Central Maine Business Breakfast in Augusta, experts talked about what it takes to build a strong regional economy in central Maine. (Internet access helps.)

Augusta bicyclist pleads guilty to criminal threatening

Joshua A. Veilleux, accused of demanding money and threatening to stab a man outside Walgreens in Augusta, was sentenced Tuesday to 48 days in jail.