New Monmouth trail is only the start, officials say: ‘This is the first one’
The ‘all-persons’ trail, near Monmouth Academy and Monmouth Memorial School, is expected to be ready by October.
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Hallowell City Council passes city budget
Elected officials opted to not fund a proposed fifth police officer position this year.
All hail Hubbard Free Library in Hallowell | Letter
The article on preserving central Maine’s old buildings (“Can central Maine’s historic buildings survive for the next 250 years?” July 2) did not mention one very successful but hard-fought example: Hubbard Free Library in Hallowell. Opened in 1880, it is the oldest public library in Maine still in its original building. In this year’s early…
Fourth of July festivities, music and art events, Swan Island spotlight of week in photos in central Maine
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from July 3-July 9 2026.
Rock On The River: Fiasco Brothers light up Hallowell’s summer stage
7 other free concerts are planned throughout the season.
Central Maine’s rivers are at a crossroads. What’s next?
The Kennebec has defined the region for centuries, and the river, and our relationship with it, may change.
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.
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.
Man arrested in Hallowell on kidnapping, assault charges
A woman mouthed to a police officer that she needed help.
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Help keep Augusta’s Bridging the Gap afloat | Letter
There’s a place in Augusta that makes sure no one has to be without basic essentials, things like toothpaste, shampoo and even feminine hygiene products. When times get hard and we fall behind on bills and need help, places like Bridging the Gap are always there with a helping hand. This community outreach service is…
Maine Trust announces 2 hires in Augusta, Waterville
Abigail Pritchard covers the Waterville area and Sara Coughlin has the Augusta area beat.
Meet the MVC spring all-conference and all-academic teams
The Mountain Valley Conference announces its postseason honors for baseball, softball, tennis and track and field.
Second ex-wife seeks protection order against ICE agent who shot man in Biddeford
The woman sought emergency sole custody of her daughter with David Brouillette.
Waterfront concerts, Moxie Festival, K9 training among central Maine week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from July 10-16, 2026.
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Cause of Winthrop house fire revealed
The fire seriously damaged a home on Route 41 and took 4 hours to extinguish.
At Lobster Bowl, X’s and O’s are a quick (but fun) learning curve
There’s only so much time between Lobster Bowl practices and Saturday’s game. That keeps coaches and players on their toes.
Meet the 2026 Varsity Maine All-State girls tennis team
These players had strong individual seasons, and many helped their squads go far in the postseason.
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