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Kennebec Valley Community College honors its 2026 graduates

by Russ Dillingham 3 hours agoMay 9, 2026

Staff photographer Russ Dillingham captured the celebrations at KVCC’s commencement ceremony, held Saturday night inside the Augusta Civic Center.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Maine prisoner who walked off jobsite arrested in New Hampshire

by Sydney Richelieu 7 hours agoMay 9, 2026

Officials this week issued arrest warrants for both Brian Day and Candice Fisher, a woman with whom he was believed to be traveling.

Community, News, Schools and Education

University of Maine at Augusta celebrates class of 2026 at commencement

by Russ Dillingham 10 hours agoMay 9, 2026

Friends, family and faculty members filled the Augusta Civic Center on Saturday morning to honor UMA’s newest graduates. Staff photographer Russ Dillingham captured the moments of joy.

Community, Life & Culture, News

What people bought at the Way Way Store’s closing sale

by Sydney Richelieu 11 hours agoMay 9, 2026

Saco’s iconic store recently closed after 100 years. Here’s what people bought to memorialize the store’s long history.

Community, Maine, News

Vassalboro man killed in ATV crash

by Staff report 14 hours agoMay 9, 2026

Authorities say the man was driving on his property Friday night when he hit a rock, which caused the vehicle to roll over.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Hannah Pingree grew up in Maine politics. Is she the next governor?

by Rachel Ohm 21 hours agoMay 8, 2026

The former speaker of the Maine House and daughter of U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree has lots of support from other state leaders, but she faces a challenge in a crowded race where many voters are undecided.