If you've only ever pictured Augusta as Maine's political headquarters, it's time to shake that image up. Sure, it's the capital city, but it's also a lively, walkable playground for anyone who loves ...

AUGUSTA, Maine (WGME) -- The Maine Capitol Police will be gradually absorbed by the Maine State Police over the next few years. Also read: Maine Capitol Police chief resigns after arrest outside ...

A Capitol Police officer approaches counterprotesters during a rally in Augusta in March. The head of the union that represents Capitol Police says officers are concerned about job security after ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A spokesperson confirmed to Maine's Total Coverage that State Police will take over the duties currently performed by the Maine ...

A Capitol police officer stands by an X-ray machine at the State House in Augusta in this 2011 file photo. Credit: Pat Wellenbach / AP The days of having a separate police force patrol the seat of ...

The Bureau of Capitol Police employs about a dozen officers charged with protecting the safety of state lawmakers and capitol visitors. (Joe Phelan/Staff Photographer) The law enforcement agency ...

AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - A new officer is roaming the halls of the State House in Augusta. This one has four legs and is trained to sniff explosive materials and firearms. “Every day is a training day ...