Augusta, state police respond to apparent homicide on Flagg Street
Several units responded to the small residential street around 11 p.m. Monday, and a police presence continued Tuesday.
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Augusta activist sues Augusta school board, claims free speech violations
Nicholas Blanchard, who says he’s running for a seat on the Augusta school board, claims the board’s public comment policy violates his free speech rights.
Watch the Varsity Maine basketball highlights from Week 9
Great passing and turnovers led to a lot of big plays.
Augusta men spring into action to help neighbors out of burning apartment building
Shawn Willette, Brett Glidden, Oakk and Ian Watson noticed the fire, called authorities and evacuated the 3-story apartment building.
Think your Maine boys basketball team is in the tourney? Here’s what the data says.
Entering the final week of the regular season, there’s still 72 high school basketball teams out there that have work to do.
What to know about Maine courts going digital in central Maine
Here are 5 takeaways as Maine courts in Augusta, Waterville and Skowhegan transition from paper to electronic filing.
Erskine Academy girls basketball rolls past Cony
A 16-0 run helps the Eagles cruise in a Class B North matchup.
Immigration enforcement is keeping kids from athletics
School districts’ attendance declines have been mirrored in student-athlete participation drops while administrators and coaches focus on player security.
Awards in Augusta, snow, ice fishing, high school sports focus of this week in photos
Central Maine photographers share their favorite shots from Jan. 23-29, 2026. View more Week in Photos galleries Purchase photos from the Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel Sign up for Maine Lens our monthly photo newsletter.
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Concerts & comedy: Central Maine towns gear up for weekend
Hard Tellin’, Not Knowing planned for Waterville, Mallett Brothers Band to perform in Camden, Bearly Dead to take stage in Waldoboro, Dropkick Murphys ready for Portland, all as Snowfest preparations are underway in Somerset County.
In central Maine, early ice makes smelt fishing nice
About a half-dozen smelt camps report fishing and business has been good so far this season after multiple rough years.
As Maine student enrollment declines, districts face consequences, and seek opportunities
The 2025-26 data shows a drop of more than 2,000 students statewide since last year. The decline has ripple effects for Maine’s school funding formula and construction backlog.
Bonny Eagle, Oxford Hills win Class A cheering regionals
The Scots win the South after coming close in back-to-back years, and the Vikings build off their KVAC title-winning performance.
Kennebec sheriff seeking information after Farmingdale shots fired incident
A video released by the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office shows 3 people running through an apartment complex parking lot in Farmingdale late Friday, with 2 of them shooting toward a building.
Small changes near bottom of Varsity Maine girls basketball poll
Cheverus still the unanimous No. 1, while Gray-New Gloucester and Biddeford move up.
See photos of Maine digging out from Monday’s winter storm
Playing and working in South Portland, Lewiston, Auburn and Gardiner during Monday’s weather event.
Comedy, theater, music events set for central Maine this week
Reggie Watts plans show in Gardiner, Waterville Opera House to stage ‘The Nerd,’ and The Chocolate Church Arts Center plans to host Jason Anderson.
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