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.
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Meet the 2026 Central Maine All-Region girls tennis team
Cony, Maranacook and Waterville comprise much of the list of area standouts.
6 concerts, theater productions planned this week in central Maine
‘A Texas Carol’ is set for Madison, 12/OC plan Sidney concert, The Playhouse at Waterville Station is set to host Alice Limoges, Trombone Shorty scheduled to take stage in Sidney, The Princess Concert to be featured in Waterville, and Black Wolf Band prepares for Augusta show.
1 dead, another injured in Madison ATV crash
Tyler Atkinson, 37, was killed after crashing an ATV into a ditch early Sunday. Deputies determined that speed and alcohol were involved in the incident.
3 minors, 1 man accused in break-in at Madison school
One of the minors believed to be involved had been reported missing and was later tied to the break-in, the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office said.
Canaan native sheds light on 20th Maine Regiment in new book
Jared Peatman, who since middle school has been researching the group known for its role in the Battle of Gettysburg, plans to give talks in Brunswick, Canaan and Madison.
Fourth of July week brings creativity, tours, music and more to central Maine
An Art in the Park event is set for Waterville, take in a Castle Tucker tour in Wiscasset, ‘Clue’ will be staged in Madison, Steve Earle plans Waterville concert
Madison’s new town manager, 24, focuses on keeping town affairs running
Cheyenne Stevens, who has been interim town manager since April, officially takes the job July 1.
7 events in central Maine you won’t want to miss — fairs, festivals, concerts and a play
The start of agricultural fair season brings music in Sidney, Farmington and Augusta, a play in Madison, and a bluegrass festival in Litchfield.
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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.
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.
MIFF heads into final stretch with films, tributes, closing night celebration in Waterville
The festival, featuring more than 100 films, is celebrating its 29th year.
Franklin County creates $20,000 fund to help residents with food insecurity
Food pantries and other groups in the county can apply for funding to help them in their missions of feeding the hungry.
Meet the 2026 Central Maine All-Region boys tennis team
Several area players made noise in the state singles tournament.
New Balance offered Norridgewock its former factory. Here’s what to know.
Voters are being asked to authorize the transfer to town ownership in a special referendum Monday.
Meet the 2026 Varsity Maine All-State boys lacrosse team
Three repeat selections made our team, including one three-time selection.
Meet the 2026 Central Maine All-Region boys lacrosse team
The area’s best includes four players from Messalonskee.
Crowds in central Maine protest ICE shooting
Around 85 people in Waterville and 75 in Hallowell gathered to protest the killing of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Biddeford.
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