Reporting Aside: While organizing a back room of her home with a friend recently, Sara Delgado Languet of Belgrade discovered they share a special connection to the Maine Children’s Home in Waterville.
2024
It’s beginning to look like another record for holiday travel
Friday and Sunday are expected to be the busiest days for airlines, and a looming government shutdown could create more complications.
International students urged to return to US campuses before Trump inauguration
More than a dozen U.S. colleges and universities have advised students to plan ahead for a possible travel ban.
Breakdown: Turning anguish into action | Podcast Ep. 4: ‘They controlled it all’
Episode 4 examines the history and politics of guns and hunting in Maine, the state’s unique ‘yellow flag’ gun laws and its powerful gun lobby, which shaped state officials’ response to the Lewiston shooting.
Commentary: A peaceful transfer of power — you can thank Biden
Did you miss it? On Tuesday, the electoral college made official what we’ve known for six weeks: Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris for the presidency. Americans could be excused for being unaware that electors met in all 50 state capitals and the District of Columbia to cast votes. In nearly every presidential election year, the […]
Week In Photos Dec. 13-20, 2024
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Explosion during fuel delivery destroys Washington County house
Fire officials say there was a malfunction while a propane tanks were being filled on Thursday morning.
Minor arrested in connection to Gardiner school threat
A threat closed Gardiner Area High School for several hours Friday morning.
USM’s older students find a new home
More than a quarter of University of Southern Maine undergraduates are older than 24, and a new center is catering to their social and academic needs.
Maine homes for sale: Augusta-area condominiums
Properties ranging from five to 30 minutes of driving time to the state capital.