Melville Fuller relative criticizes, then commends protestors who rallied against Augusta statue

Robert Fuller Jr. sent a letter to protest organizers earlier this week accusing them of vandalism and saying the intent of the statue of former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Melville Fuller outside the Kennebec County courthouse was to create a “teachable moment.”

Demonstrators call for Fuller statue outside Augusta courthouse to be removed

Protesters argue "separation was never equal" while gathering at the statue of a Maine man instrumental in passing Plessy v. Ferguson decision.

Plea made, then withdrawn, by suspect in Waterville drive-by shooting of young girl

Video conferencing between the Kennebec County jail and Capital Judicial Center, due to COVID-19 prevention efforts, has had glitches that impact defendants' communications.

Scooter-riding rappers seek to dispel Augusta negativity in music video

Ben Bowman, also known as Ben, the Maker, made the video in hopes it would help people get past both the negative stereotypes some may have of hip hop music and any negative views toward the city of Augusta.

Augusta-based charter school marks five years of virtual-only learning

Maine Virtual Academy has a model that works for its students, and other public schools now utilizing remote learning can find answers in that model.

Kennebec County, Supreme Court trade letters, but no action yet on controversial Fuller statue

County commissioners are waiting to meet with a representative from the Maine Supreme Judicial Court before considering potentially moving a statue of Melville Fuller from in front of the county courthouse.

Augusta’s ‘Can Opener’ railroad trestle claims another tractor-trailer

The downtown railroad trestle just north of the intersection of Bridge and Water streets was hit by a tractor-trailer Friday morning, causing hours of cleanup.

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Augusta superintendent raises concerns over lack of backup staff if some are out sick

Superintendent James Anastasio spoke about the plan to reopen Augusta schools this fall, saying the district doesn't "have enough backup for people that are sick, such as regular subs."

Augusta fire destroys garage, camper and vehicles

Firefighters were able to save the home at 72 Allenwood Park Road after a fire sparked in the garage.