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.
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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.
Time to address the data centers dilemma | Letter
I would like to see an editorial detailing the pros and cons of data centers. There has been a proliferation of operational data centers across the nation (approximately 4,300). Many have been constructed “under the radar” with no environmental impact studies. While communities may enjoy incremental property tax revenues, these are offset by massive electrical…
Meet the 2026 Central Maine All-Region girls lacrosse team
Maranacook/Winthrop and Messalonskee lead the list of the area’s top players.
Here’s a rundown of the live music planned in the Waterville area this summer
Kennebec County has no shortage of live music this summer, and the shows are mostly free.
Oakland councilor flags conflict of interest over police cruiser repair
Councilor Kelly Roderick said using the auto repair shop of Council Chairman Mike Perkins appears to be a conflict of interest.
Oakland council passes mobile home health and safety ordinance on 1st reading
Councilors asked to see changes to the ordinance before they review it again July 22.
Oakland town officials interested in recruiting a data center
Councilors say they don’t want to drive away an industry that could bring new tax revenue.
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Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from July 10-16, 2026.
Meet the 2026 Central Maine All-Region girls tennis team
Cony, Maranacook and Waterville comprise much of the list of area standouts.
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.
Meet the 2026 Central Maine All-Region boys tennis team
Several area players made noise in the state singles tournament.
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.
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.
People say homelessness is increasing in Waterville. The answer is complicated
While services and organizations provide support for people without permanent housing, other factors like addiction and the cost of housing are harder to overcome.
Clinton man gets 45 years for deadly shooting of Fairfield man in Waterville
Richard Hatt stalked and tormented Stephen Killam for more than 6 years before killing him in 2024.
Waterville man accused of Fairfield kidnapping told police he thought girl was in danger
The girl’s babysitter discovered the 4-year-old was missing from her bed in the middle of the night, police wrote in a court filing.
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