Augusta's Memorial Bridge to Close for Inspection
The iconic bridge over the Kennebec River will be shut down for two days next week.
Island Basketball Showcased at Augusta Tournament
Maine Governor to Attend White House Governors Meeting After Invite Reversal
Sports
Augusta's Class S Tourney Kicks Off
Maine's smallest schools compete in annual basketball tournament

Valley, Greenville Advance in Class S Basketball Tourney
Maine's smallest schools tip off at the Augusta Civic Center with new tournament schedule
Augusta Doctor Shares Insights from Working with Olympic Athletes
Orthopedic surgeon Daniel Shubert recently returned from supporting the U.S. Snowboard Halfpipe team in Switzerland.
Crime
Man Dies in Presque Isle House Fire
Authorities investigating cause of fatal blaze with no working smoke detectors upstairs

Maine State Police identify man killed in Standish shooting
Thomas Foster, 23, of Porter was shot Tuesday night during an altercation on Kennie Drive.
Albion man pleads guilty in deaths of twin toddlers
Benjamin Lancaster will serve 15 years in prison for striking twin 2 1/2 year-old boys while their mother was pushing them in a stroller and leaving the scene.
Politics
Maine Seeks Court Guidance on Ranked-Choice Voting Expansion
State lawmakers request advisory opinion on constitutionality of using ranked-choice voting for governor and legislative races.

George Mitchell resigns from Mitchell Institute
Former U.S. Senator steps down from organization he founded
Maine Republican Faces Ethics Complaint Over Staffer's Phone Call
Complaint alleges Libby campaign manager offered under-the-table payments to help qualify for public funding