Central Maine sports, snow removal, outdoor recreation featured in week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from Jan. 30-Feb. 5, 2026.
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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.
Augusta area frustrated by USPS staffing shortages, spotty mail delivery
The U.S. Postal Service is dealing with massive worker shortages, forcing Mainers to go without mail — including prescriptions, paychecks, bills and other important documents — for days and weeks.
Hall-Dale boys basketball holds off Valley in cross-class showdown
The Class C Bulldogs withstand multiple surges from the Class S Cavaliers to claim a nonconference victory.
New Mainers plan Waterville dinner despite ICE concerns
Organizers of a dinner meant to bring immigrants together with their neighbors are monitoring reports of stepped up immigration enforcement in Maine.
Cony boys hockey co-op knocks off Brunswick/Freeport
The Rams, the top team in Class B North, use a first-period scoring burst to pull away and beat the Dragons.
Crews removing Western Avenue temporary bridge over I-95 in Augusta
The $30 million bridge replacement project is expected to be completed this spring.
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Over 2,000 Mainers without power in Kennebec County
Power had not yet been restored to over 2,000 homes and businesses in Kennebec County by 11:45 Saturday morning.
West Gardiner home gutted by fire
The American Red Cross to help man displaced by the fire.
Maine reports first measles case since 2019
The case was confirmed by the Maine CDC on Thursday.
State police ID victim shot Monday in Augusta homicide
The victim of the Monday night shooting on Flagg Street was identified as Billyjack Curtis, 51, of Augusta.
Augusta is reassessing real estate. What does that mean for your property taxes?
The revaluation is expected to be complete by July, with residential properties expected to take on more of the city’s tax burden.
Why was a Massachusetts man’s 18-year Waterville attempted murder sentence reinstated?
Maine’s highest court, on Irineu B. Goncalves’ appeal, ruled the judge erred in considering the alleged assault of a hotel clerk who intervened in his attack.
Maine copy of the Declaration of Independence to tour state
The Maine Historical Society in Portland announced 16 stops Thursday as part of a slate of events to celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary.
Dentists testify in favor of bill that would reduce wait times for children
The proposed bill would increase reimbursement rates for pediatric patients who need general anesthesia for dental work.
Albion driver pleads guilty in deaths of twin toddlers
Benjamin Lancaster will serve 15 years in prison for striking twin 2 1/2 year-old boys while their mother was pushing them in a stroller and then leaving the scene.
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