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Here’s a look at the 4 Central Maine boys swimming teams
The new Cony/Gardiner/Hall-Dale co-op features four state qualifiers.
Here’s a look at the 4 central Maine girls swim teams
Cony, Gardiner and Hall-Dale have formed a new co-op called the Capital Area Sturgeons.
Legendary Hallowell historian Sam Webber dies at 89
Webber served as city historian for nearly three decades after a career teaching at Hall-Dale High School.
Snow in Augusta, Waterville area, Christmas festivals and basketball in Bingham featured in Week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from Nov. 28-Dec. 5, 2025. View more Week in Photos galleries Purchase photos from the Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel Sign up for Maine Lens our monthly photo newsletter.
Meet 15 central Maine boys basketball players to watch in 2025-26
From Farmington to Gardiner to Jackman, the region boasts standout players from all five classes.
First major snowfall of the season blankets Maine
Tuesday’s storm prompted schools and government offices to close, and delighted some snow lovers with moments of winter wonder.
Hallowell’s famous rainbow chairs are stored for the winter. Now, public art fills the space
Kieran Kammerer, the man who brought the rainbow chairs to the Hallowell waterfront, has debuted a new public art installation to draw people in the winter months.
Christmas preparation, Thanksgiving celebration featured in central Maine
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from Nov. 21-28, 2025. View more Week in Photos galleries Purchase photos from the Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel Sign up for Maine Lens our monthly photo newsletter.
Maine community solar companies sue over changes to net energy billing laws
A group of 11 companies claim a monthly charge that could start in January violates their constitutional rights.
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Federal grant changes could strip housing support from dozens in central Maine
About 70 people in Kennebec and Somerset counties benefit from Permanent Supportive Housing Program vouchers, which fund shelter and supportive services for people with disabilities.
No. 1 squad in Varsity Maine girls basketball poll opened season with big win
Cheverus made a statement in season opener.
State champ tops first Varsity Maine boys basketball poll of 2025-26
Windham garners seven of nine first-place votes.
Meet central Maine boys swimmers to watch in 2025-26
Three underclassmen should make big waves for their teams this season.
Maine students report less substance use, better mental health
Health and education officials say the trend is encouraging, but more work needs to be done to support vulnerable students.
Where and how to donate food, toys, furniture and more in Maine
There are a number of organizations who will put essentials directly into the hands of Mainers in need.
Matt Dunlap, hoping to replace Jared Golden, defends abortion record
Dunlap, who is running for Congress in Maine’s 2nd District, explained a more than 2-decade-old antiabortion vote.
Augusta man charged with stabbing wife in front of officer
Marlon E. Cloutier allegedly assaulted the woman in front of an Augusta patrol officer and later said he hoped the officer would shoot him.
Litchfield fire destroys home, displacing family of 5
Crews from 4 fire departments responded, but the home is a total loss.
As co-ops increase, can Maine boys high school hockey survive?
Participation has dropped dramatically over the past two decades, leading many schools to join forces — a list that includes a pair of the state’s top programs this winter.
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