Three men arrested in Kennebec County on drug trafficking charges, officials say

Timothy Dumas and Dustin Schultz of Manchester and Paul M. Adams of Augusta face multiple charges after deputies found illegal drugs inside their vehicles during recent traffic stops, according to the Kennebec County Sheriff's Office.

New University of Maine at Augusta president seeks to deepen community relationships

As Jenifer Cushman takes the helm of the third-largest school in Maine's state university system, she's looking to draw in people seeking to finish degrees they began years ago, or who never thought they would go to college.

Photo Album: Bethel man killed at Pearl Harbor laid to rest nearly 82 years later at Augusta cemetery

The remains of Ensign Stanley Willis Allen, who was born in Bethel and lived in Brunswick, who was killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, was buried with full military honors on Tuesday at the Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery in Augusta. Photos are by Kennebec Journal photographer Ashley Allen.

‘He’s home now’: Mainer killed at Pearl Harbor to be buried 82 years later

Ensign Stanley Willis Allen of Bethel was killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. His remains were identified 80 years later.

Big Apple robbed again in Augusta

Police said they are investigating the robbery, reported at 4:08 a.m. Sunday, at the convenience store and gas station at 36 Stone St.

Maine tightens rules for fishing striped bass following ‘unprecedented’ year

Recreational anglers will be prohibited from harvesting striped bass smaller than 28 and larger than 31 inches. The previous regulation had a 35-inch limit.

Man arrested by FBI at Augusta gas station for selling fentanyl, meth and cocaine

Alvaro 'Santos' Annover Motera Arias was arrested Friday at MD's Market on 240 Riverside Drive in Augusta for allegedly selling controlled substances.

FBI investigation involving traffic stop draws large police response to Augusta gas station

Augusta police officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near MD's Market at 240 Riverside Drive, and both the vehicle and its occupants were then turned over "to our federal counterparts," according to Kevin Lully, deputy chief of Augusta Police.

Longtime superintendent of Augusta schools resigns

Jim Anastasio's tenure as the district's top administrator will end on June 30, 2024.

University of Maine at Augusta names spring honor students