Former Greenville police chief, Augusta police officer, pleads guilty to arson, burglary

Jeffrey Pomerleau pleaded guilty to five charges, two of them felonies, but will have all but one misdemeanor dismissed if he completes a Veterans Court treatment program.

Grades changed during glitch in University of Maine at Augusta course portal were authorized, review finds

No students were found to have wrongly altered scores on quizzes or assignments during the nearly two days many were given administrative access to the Brightspace Learning Management System.

Photos: Maine Legislature opens 131st session

Lawmakers met Wednesday, the first day of the new legislative session. Swearing-in Day at the Maine State Capitol is usually an exercise in pomp and circumstance, with new lawmakers getting to know each other, the process and the building and rookies and veterans alike on the hunt for good committee assignments. But between Rep. Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, becoming the first Black speaker of the House of Representatives and a looming vote on Mills' proposed $474 million emergency winter energy relief plan, this first day of a new Legislature felt different. Photos by Joe Phelan/Kennebec Journal

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine seeks volunteer coordinators

Maine will get millions in federal money to mitigate climate change

The funding goes to projects to restore and expand natural features such as coastal marshes and wetlands, dune and beach systems, oyster and coral reefs, coastal forests and rivers, and floodplains.

State transportation officials vow better communication in wake of contentious interstate solar project in Augusta

Augusta city councilors say they weren't informed of the state's plans to install 8,000 solar modules on 15 acres of land at interstate exits in Augusta, but state officials say they would have been willing to hold a public hearing if there had been interest.

UMA faculty asks for ‘advocate’ in their new president as system commits nearly $70,000 to search

Faculty at the University of Maine at Augusta told the search committee Tuesday they want a leader who can inspire and motivate the community.

Central Maine restaurant scene welcomes Asian Noodle Bowl and, soon, Jersey Mike’s Subs

Asian Noodle Bowl, which opened just before Thanksgiving, and Jersey Mike's Subs, a franchise sandwich shop expected to open in March, are new arrivals to central Maine.

Christmas displays bring excitement, glow to central Maine neighborhoods

Many displays are dazzling, such as Winter Wonderland at Augusta West Kampground, which features more than 100,000 lights.

Homeless in Maine: Record-setting estimates come as winter’s bite threatens the vulnerable

Escalating costs for housing, food and fuel have officials especially concerned as cold weather sets in and as estimates grow for people unable to find stable housing.