Morin Street reopens following ‘all hands’ Biddeford fire
Multiple fire departments were working to extinguish a building fire in Biddeford, which closed Morin Street on Sunday.
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Waterville to bring opioid treatment into the field as part of state pilot program
The medication has been proven to reduce fatal opioid overdoses by more than 60%.
3 men and a boat spotted fishing in Waterville | Photo
Photographer Rich Abrahamson focuses on fishermen on the Kennebec.
Waterville man charged with kidnapping
A 4-year-old was reported missing from Fairfield shortly before 2 a.m.
Ellie the elm tree, Monmouth Fair, gold and summer fun are focus of week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from June 17-25, 2026.
Maine’s high court vacates order terminating mother’s parental rights
The state supreme court found that the guardian ad litem who waived the mother’s parental rights was appointed without notice or a hearing.
Farmington hospital launches addiction medicine program
MaineHealth Franklin Hospital has launched a new outpatient addiction medicine program to expand coordinated treatment for substance use disorders and related conditions.
New Sharon school eyes new program to aid critical student needs
A proposed Cape Cod Hill Community School program would use $50,000 to help students and families with food, clothing, winter gear, emergency support and seasonal needs.
What to know before setting off fireworks in central Maine
In all of central Maine’s cities, you’ll need a permit to set off fireworks.
Waterville’s Ellie the elm tree is taken down Friday | Photos
Photographer Rich Abrahamson capture the process of removing the beloved 150-year-old elm tree from Castonguay Square.
Augusta man pleads not guilty to manslaughter charge in fatal Winthrop crash
Police say John Stratton Jr., 22, was driving 123 mph before the deadly wreck in August 2025.
Oakland town officials interested in recruiting a data center
Councilors say they don’t want to drive away an industry that could bring new tax revenue.
Baby show, jewelry sales add charm to Monmouth Fair | Photos
Photographer Anna Chadwick focuses on the offerings of the second day at the Monmouth Fair which included a baby show and a variety of vendors in the exhibition hall.
Farmington schools’ tech plan to guide cybersecurity, AI rules
Regional School Unit 9’s new 10-year technology plan will guide cybersecurity, student and staff access, classroom technology, artificial intelligence and future budget planning.
Stories of First People come alive in ‘Dreamcatcher,’ at Chesterville meeting house
Leland Faulkner will present an all-ages storytelling performance July 11 at the Chesterville Center Union Meeting House.
Winslow announces new police chief
Vicente Morris said he wants to bring community spirit back to the town.
Farmington approves $253K contract for new skate park
The town has $215,000 committed and will seek $38,250 more to build the long-planned facility.
Rumford chooses veteran fire captain for new chief
Scott Baxter, who was captain for the Farmington Fire Department, starts July 1.
Farmington-area schools report fewer chronically absent homeless students
Regional School Unit 9 identified 61 students who are homeless under federal rules.
Farmington fiscal-year shift strengthens cash flow
The new budget cycle has kept more cash available ahead of major county, school and vendor expenses, Town Manager Erica LaCroix said.
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