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Posted inMaine, News
Who visited Maine in 2025, and how much did they spend?
Here are 4 takeaways from an annual report from the Maine Office of Tourism.
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Posted inCommunity, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Maine State Police make arrest in 1987 killing of Alice Hawkes
Stephen Bouchard, 63, of Winslow, has been charged with murder in the death of his then-girlfriend almost 40 years after her body was found at their Westbrook apartment.
Posted inCommunity, News
Concerns raised about communication dead spots, safety for emergency responders in Franklin County
The director of the county’s Emergency Management Agency has asked county commissioners to fund a study to help improve the system.
Posted inCommunity, News
Hallowell police chief resigns, city manager confirms
Chris Giles became chief in December 2024 and has overseen high-profile arrests and tense budget discussions.
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics
Graham Platner calls for end to federal gas, diesel taxes
The presumptive Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate is also calling for a nationwide, 4-year freeze on electricity rate increases.
Posted inCommunity, News, Schools and Education
Augusta council votes 5-3 to approve slashed city budget
Thursday’s vote cut $6.6 million from the original proposed budget, ending a contentious month of budget deliberations.
Posted inCommunity, News
Farmington proposes $16.6M budget ahead of May 11 vote
The $16.58 million budget would an increase of 4.65% , with rising school, county and fixed assessment costs driving much of it.
Posted inNation & World, News, Schools and Education
Canvas system used by thousands of schools is back online after a cyberattack
The platform used by Bowdoin College and others for managing grades and assignments went down Thursday while many students were studying for finals.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Theater renovations, airport news & signs of spring represent the week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from May 1-7, 2026.