A two minute Facebook Video posted Friday night by the owner of the Red Barn has gone viral after the popular Augusta restaurant's owner, Laura Benedict, lashed out at the mayor and city officials in Augusta and said she was fined $200 for a fundraiser she had for veterans and the Honor Flight Maine...

As we see the 4th of July behind us and begin to head into the heart of Summer here in Maine, fair season has begun! For the kids, it is the rides. For other's, it might be playing Bingo, running into old friends and enjoying the great fair food...

Is this guy cute or what? We here at Townsquare Media Augusta/Waterville have teamed up with the great people at the Kennebec Valley Humane Society to bring you the pet of the week. The hope being that we can find some good, loving homes for some of the animals that have been at the KV Humane Society for awhile, and are looking for their forever homes...

Ahh, Boothbay Harbor.  A great little community that is near and dear to my heart. And the food? Outstanding! Last week we took at the top rated restaurants in Gardiner, and this week it is Boothbay Harbor's turn. Once again, we will be using the website “Yelp”  and going by their list of the highest rated restaurants by customers...

Gas prices remained the same as last week in Maine, but dropped nationally. According to price monitoring site Gas Buddy, the average price for a gallon of gas in Maine this week is $2.230, just down from last weeks state wide average of $2...

After months of bargaining and arguments about the state budget, the worst case scenario happened at midnight July1. Maine lawmakers and Governor Lepage failed to reach an agreement, and the Maine State Government has been shut down. The move leaves thousands of Mainer's out of work, and countless State programs unavailable to provide needed services...

Augusta will be celebrating the 4th of July in style with the annual ‘Capitol City Riverfront 4th of July’ celebration! Live music, great food, a big parade and of course fireworks. Here is the schedule of what is going on Tuesday, the 4th of July in the Capital City...

Are you looking for a new fury friend? Well Lexi could be your perfect match. We here at Townsquare Media Augusta/Waterville have teamed up with the great people at the Kennebec Valley Humane Society to bring you the pet of the week...

As we get ready to celebrate Independence Day on Tuesday, July 4th, there is lots going on around central Maine and the entire state. And who doesn't love a 4th of July parade? Here in Maine, we are lucky to have an abundance of small town (and larger town) parades...

The revitalization of Gardiner has a lot to do with the beautiful waterfront area and a host of great new businesses that have opened downtown. It has turned this little city into one of the coolest towns in Central Maine, in my opinion...

It's summer and that means the historic Boothbay Opera House is gearing up for a full season of great entertainment. The Opera House was built in 1894 and was home to the government offices of Boothbay until the 1930s as well as the meeting space for local fraternal organizations until the 1960s...

It's summertime and the weather is heating up, and so is the country music. Some great CD's are about to hit stores in the next few months and we got some dates for you to keep an eye on for your favorite artists. June 30 The Judds, All-Time Greatest Hits July 21 Parmalee, 27861 Sara Evans, Words August 4 Brett Eldredge, Brett Eldredge August 18  Loretta Lynn - Wouldn't It Be Great August 25 The C

As we head into the heart of summer and the 4th of July, there is more good news for travelers as gas prices continue to drop here both in Maine and nationally. According to the price monitoring site Gas Buddy, the average price for a gallon of gas in Maine this week is $2...

After spending 76 hours living in a kennel with Max and Scooby to raise money for the second chance fund, Roadhouse Lou developed a serious bond with these two 7 year old brothers. Actually, everybody who stopped by the Kennebec Valley Humane Society last week and met these 2 laid back guys fell instantly in love with them...

If you grew up in Maine, there is a pretty good chance you have been to Old Orchard Beach in the summertime. And if you are a visitor to the great state of Maine, the Maine coast is a must. Summer is here and I found this great old 8mm film with music added of what Old Orchard Beach looked like around 1960 on a typical summer day...

Is there a hipper town in Central Maine with a better vibe than Hallowell? Maybe not. A historic downtown area right on the Kennebec River, Hallowell is known for great antique shops, some of the best live music in the area, and some outstanding places to eat...