Somerset County contracts with Waldo County to share jail administrator
Waldo already pays Somerset to house its inmates; Somerset will now pay Waldo for the services of its top jail official, who used to run the state’s largest prison.
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West Gardiner residents reject enlarging the select board, approve fire station, historical society funding
The annual town meeting, contentious at times, drew hundreds of residents Saturday.
Rural Mainers face long drives for urgent care
In Oxford County, limited evening and weekend options leave many relying on emergency rooms for treatment.
A guide to 2026 Maine ag fairs
Nothing says rural like an agricultural fair and Maine offers 26 of them, from June to October.
Oakland is dropping plans for an ordinance to stabilize mobile home lot rent. What’s next?
After a fraught few months, Oakland extended a moratorium on lot rent increases, but residents are still looking for answers.
This petition could transform voting in Augusta elections. What’s at stake?
A half-dozen Augusta residents plan to circulate a petition to eliminate ward-specific representation and implement ranked-choice voting — a proposal that has drawn fierce opposition.
Theater at Monmouth cancels summer season
The Shakespearean theater cites financial struggles in canceling the season’s shows at the town-owned Cumston Hall.
Madison voters to review $4.8M budget at annual town meeting
Town officials’ proposed spending comes in at about a 6% increase over the current year.
This South Portland woman has a green thumb – and 200 types of seeds
Isabella Phipps has more than 200 types of seeds. And she’s tried to grow all of them.
Randolph fire not considered suspicious, investigators say
The fire marshal’s office believes Wednesday night’s blaze at Coutts Brothers Inc. started in an open-air lean-to.
Farmington youth fishing derby brings in children from eight towns
The Farmington Rotary Club’s annual youth fishing derby drew 24 children to Fish ’N Play, where Cohen Mitchell, of Jay, won the biggest fish prize.
Police cleared in fatal Hartland shooting while executing drug search warrant
The attorney general’s office released its report Friday on the September 2025 shooting death of Isaac Robinson.
Farmington tech school honors students at recognition ceremony
Foster Career & Technical Education Center recognized students June 1 for completing programs and other accomplishments.
Outdoors sports, activities & a move focus of week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from May 29-June 4.
Skowhegan-area district weighs how to implement state’s new cellphone ban
The law requires all districts to establish a policy prohibiting personal electronic devices from ‘bell to bell’ by Aug. 1.
History podcasts showcase local Maine history
From the coast to the mountains, these podcasts focus on centuries of history about Maine’s people and places.
Maine announces return of summer food assistance programs
The state says about 85,000 children will be eligible for SUN Bucks.
Pittston man who stalked Kennebec sheriff arrested after skipping sentencing hearing 1 year ago
Kennebec County sheriff’s deputies, with the assistance of federal agents, arrested Nicholas Worthing after a brief chase Wednesday evening.
Gardiner Police Department takes part in Special Olympics Torch Run | photos
Members of the Gardiner Police Department joined the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, carrying the Flame of Hope across Maine during the June 2-5 relay.
Local vendors set up for the Augusta Farmers Market at Mill Park
Photographer Joe Phelan captures activity at the summer market.
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