Augusta midfielder nets two goals despite Saint Joseph's tough loss
An Augusta native scored two of Saint Joseph's three goals in a 20-3 defeat against Bates College.
State Championship Saturday Recap: County Moments and Champions
Maine Grandfather and Granddaughter Win Second Straight State Title Together
Lifestyle
Augusta's Memorial Bridge to Close Westbound Lanes for Inspection
Eastbound traffic and pedestrians will still be able to use the historic bridge on Tuesday.

Maine BMV Implements New Interpreter System for Driver's Tests
The state will now provide interpreters for free, replacing the previous practice of allowing applicants to bring their own.
Mill Park in Augusta, Maine Hosts Winter Celebration
Free skating, sledding, hot cocoa, and music at the annual Flurries of Fun event on February 19th.
Weather
Thousands of Crows Flock to Downtown Augusta for Winter
The annual influx of crows has become a local phenomenon in Maine's capital city.

Maine Sees Light Snowfall, Less Than Predicted
Totals for Augusta, Durham, Lewiston and Kennebunk reported to be 2-5 inches
Over 2,000 Mainers without power in Kennebec County
Outage affecting Augusta, Sidney and Rome areas
Sports
Valley Boys Basketball Wins Class S Championship
Cavaliers defeat Easton 77-46 for first state title since 2016

Valley girls basketball wins second straight state championship
The Valley team celebrates their Class S title victory over Wisdom High School.
Penobscot Valley Lady Howlers Clinch Class D Basketball Championship
Overcome Mt. Abram 42-35 in Augusta Civic Center showdown
Crime
Suspect Video Released in Killing of Maine Philanthropist
Robert Fuller Jr., 87, was shot and killed at a Maryland nursing home.

Envelope Containing White Powder Sent to Maine GOP Headquarters
No illnesses reported as authorities investigate suspicious package
Arrest Made in 87-Year-Old Man's Killing at Potomac Assisted Living Facility
Montgomery County police have arrested a suspect in the shooting death of Robert Fuller Jr. at the Cogir of Potomac facility.
Politics
Maine coalition pushes for housing crisis reforms by 2026
Build Homes Build Community calls for legislative changes focused on innovation, streamlining, and funding

Maine Considers Adding Speed Cameras to I-95 Construction Zones
Lawmakers debate proposal to install automated speed control cameras in highway work areas to improve safety.
Maine Debates $5M Annual Fund for Family Planning Services
Proposal aims to safeguard reproductive health care amid potential federal funding cuts.