Under a proposed new ordinance, the permits would last for six months, after which the building owners would have to renew them and pay the permit fee again.

A city councilor says an ordinance could be ‘toothless’ if Augusta adopts exceptions to the rules.

Tom L’Italien, not a military veteran himself, received a warm welcome from city officials and others after he completed a 48-day ride that started in Utah.

Central Maine Power Co. reported service disruption to 887 customers; several trees fell on power lines in Winthrop.

Some pieces of wood were sent plunging through the truck’s cab, just missing the driver.

Some say it would add cost to making repairs but others argue that it would boost property values.