Churches around the region celebrate St. Francis of Assisi with blessing ceremonies for pets

Churches across the state held blessing of the animals ceremonies this weekend, in celebration of St. Francis of Assisi's feast day. Central Maine saw many ceremonies, including at St. Michael Catholic Parish in Augusta and St. John the Baptist Church in Winslow.

Proposal to open Chipotle Mexican Grill in Waterville follows closure in Augusta

The Augusta Chipotle closed in July after workers sought to form a union, and company officials said they were unable to adequately staff the restaurant.

Day of Hope for cancer survivors, patients, families

MaineGeneral's annual, inspirational event returns to in-person at Augusta Civic Center.

Trench to be dug across Kennebec River in Augusta for new water, sewer lines

Work is underway to replace a pipe that was taken out of service in 2016 after a leak was discovered.

Drivers association raises over $40K for camps Sunshine, Postcard

Health network to offer range of free workshops during October

Big Apple on Stone Street robbed, again, in Augusta

Police say they are seeking a male who brandished a gun Tuesday night at the convenience store and fled with money. The shop has been robbed at least nine times over the past eight years.

Mobile Homeless Veterans’ Stand Down events planned around Maine

Contractor who bilked dozens of central Maine homeowners, many elderly, sentenced to 3 years in prison

Tony J. Glidden, 34, continued to take deposits from homeowners after he was arrested on theft charges, providing them with excuses, but no work, while stealing more than $130,000 from two dozen clients.

Augusta man pleads guilty to assaulting federal officer

Derik Broox Wight, 41, could face up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine after allegedly holding a knife near the throat of a security officer at the Edmund S. Muskie Federal Building in April.