Brand new No. 1 in final Varsity Maine girls lacrosse poll of 2026
Thornton is ranked No. 1 for the first time this season.
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Error forces Oakland resident to restart petition drive on mobile home rent
After town officials said they wouldn’t pursue an ordinance to stabilize mobile home lot rent, residents are trying to put the issue to a ballot vote.
Spring sports finals, pie in the face, a walk in the rain rounds out central Maine’s week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from June 12-18, 2026.
Oakland child care operator’s manslaughter trial delayed after defendant ‘friend requested’ juror
New jury to be selected after Lisa Barney allegedly attempted to use Facebook to contact a juror who was to hear her trial on a charge of manslaughter.
Freeport girls lacrosse advances to Class B final with win over Messalonskee
The Falcons take control in the second quarter to earn a spot in the state championship game.
Kennebunk boys, Messalonskee girls claim Class B lacrosse quarterfinal wins
Kyle Wells scores in overtime to give Kennebunk a victory over Messalonskee, after the Messalonskee girls lead from wire to wire against Mt. Ararat.
Voters pass Oakland-area school budget
All five Regional School Unit 18 towns approved the spending plan Tuesday.
New team tops Varsity Maine boys lacrosse poll
Falmouth usurps No. 1 ranking with win over season-long leader Thornton Academy.
Defending champ now 2nd in Varsity Maine girls lacrosse poll
Windham rises to No. 2 three weeks after handing No. 1 Kennebunk its only loss of the regular season.
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Waterville man dies in dirt bike crash in Mayfield
Speed appeared to be a factor in the crash that killed the 43-year-old man who was not wearing a helmet, the Maine Warden Service said.
7 things to do in central Maine this week
The Monmouth Fair opens Wednesday, The Wooten Brothers plan Waterville concert, Mr. Drew and his Animals Too will be in Augusta, Patton Oswalt prepares for Gardiner show, Maine Oyster Festival set for Freeport, The Little River Band and Bela Fleck have Waterville concerts scheduled.
5 Kennebec Land Trust hikes to try this summer
On public preserved land across Kennebec County, KLT’s best trails vary in landscape, length and lookouts.
Clinton man pleads guilty to killing man in Waterville parking lot shooting
Richard Hatt pleaded guilty Thursday to killing Stephen Killam in 2024, 3 days after being served with a temporary protection order.
Work continues on Waterville’s Rusty Lantern Market on Main Street | photos
Photographer Rich Abrahamson focuses on the construction of a new 24-hour market downtown.
Ticonic Bridge in Waterville reopens to two-way traffic
Construction on the bridge linking Waterville and Winslow is about 8 months ahead of schedule, and expected to wrap up soon.
Waterville passes $66.8M municipal, school budget on second first reading
While some councilors disagreed with the high tax burden, other felt the increase was inevitable.
Check out movies in Maine that aren’t your typical summer blockbuster
If you’ve already had your fill of blockbuster openings, it’s time to look for more hidden cinematic treasures.
Sidney OKs Amazon building, but petition to pause project has enough signatures
Even though Amazon received the go-ahead from the Sidney Planning Board on Monday, voters could still approve a retroactive moratorium, putting a 180-day pause on the distribution center.
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