Chipotle to pay former Augusta workers $240,000 for breaching labor laws

The American restaurant chain serving Mexican fast food closed its Augusta location after employees were the first in the country to file for union representation.

Ten people displaced after structure fire destroys Waterville apartment building

The Red Cross was assisting the people who rushed from the building early Monday on School Street, just west of downtown.

Eager to support local operations, Mainers brave the chill on Maine Maple Sunday

Maine Maple Sunday Weekend is an annual event, with sugarhouses across the state opening their doors for visitors to see the maple syrup-making process and taste the final products.

Craft beverage makers across central Maine put down roots

For Absolem Cider Co., Run Amok Mead and Sidereal Farm Brewing, digging in and growing their craft beverage businesses is as important as the drinks they are making.

Augusta program could be first in Maine to offer overdose victims medication on-scene to treat withdrawal symptoms

Plans to help Augusta residents recover from substance use disorder include a proposal to offer people revived from an overdose by rescue workers immediate, on-scene treatment with Suboxone and help accessing longer-term treatment.

Here’s a list of sugar shacks you can visit during Maine Maple Sunday Weekend

One of two people charged in 2019 murder of Richmond man pleads guilty to robbery

Chanda Lilly pleaded guilty to a charge of robbery in Bath Superior Court on Tuesday in connection with the 2019 murder of Andrew Sherman in his Richmond home and has agreed to testify against Tyon Shuron, who has been charged with murder.

Video replay reviews getting a look for Maine high school basketball tournament

The Basketball Committee of the Maine Principals’ Association to take up issue next week after state tournament has second controversial buzzer-beater in three seasons.

University of Maine at Augusta announces four semifinalists for top administrative role

The candidates for president of the University of Maine at Augusta will visit the Augusta campus next week.

Clinton man evades police by jumping on freight train and riding it into town, authorities say

David Bowring, 32, was being sought by officers Monday following an altercation with his girlfriend when he caught a ride with the passing train, Clinton police Chief Stanley "Rusty" Bell said.