From rubble to recovery: Oakland blast survivor talks about ‘miracle’ of being alive
Cliff Hannon, who was critically injured in a propane explosion on Thanksgiving Day, is recovering at Lakewood Health Care Center.
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Woman in Waterville house fire flown to Portland hospital, pets die
The blaze, which officials said was sparked when the woman used lighter fluid on a fireplace, occurred Thursday night on Washington Street.
Hampden boys hockey co-op beats Messalonskee in triple-OT to win B North title
Wyatt Allen scores 2:25 into the third overtime to send the Broncos to Saturday’s final against York.
Varsity Maine boys hockey poll dominated by Class A semifinalists
Thornton Academy continues to lead the way as the unanimous No. 1.
Alex Beckwith lifts Messalonskee boys hockey to B North final
The Eagles score in the first period to beat the John Bapst co-op in the regional semifinals.
Facing lot rent increases, Oakland mobile home park residents seek help
Mobile home owners say they can’t afford rent increases, which in some cases have nearly doubled lot rents since 2024.
Petition withdrawn: Smithfield stays in Skowhegan-based school district
The school district’s superintendent presented figures showing that a switch to Oakland-based RSU 18 would likely cost the town more.
Top seeds ranked in Varsity Maine boys hockey poll
Thornton, Messalonskee and Gorham/Massabesic are all in the top 5.
High school basketball in Augusta, snowy weather featured in week in photo
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from Feb. 6-13, 2026.
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Board strips former Sen. George J. Mitchell’s name from Waterville school
Board members decided George J. Mitchell School, named for the former U.S. senator with ties to Jeffrey Epstein, will revert to its original name, Brookside Elementary School.
Music, comedy offerings planned in central Maine
The Femmes of Rock are set to perform Waterville concert, take in an Eileen Jewell show in Waldoboro, Irish folk band Boxty plan Bath performance and comedian Juston McKinney will entertain folks in Waterville.
6 Maine events include Charlie Berens, St. Patrick’s Day parade
Plus, City Theater in Biddeford presents the musical ‘The Secret Garden.’
Belgrade shop offers wine, craft beer, artisanal cheeses, charcuterie and more
The Cork & Cow at 47 Main St. will also soon open a bistro on its second floor.
Maine upped standards for community paramedics. Now, some are leaving.
The requirements are aimed at standardizing the emerging preventive health field, but some say it could leave Maine’s most vulnerable residents with less care.
Waterville columnist bids farewell after decades of local coverage | Column
Retiring isn’t easy, but it is the right thing to do, Amy Calder writes.
Falmouth sweeps Class A swimming state championships
Carter VerLee leads the Navigators to a second straight boys title, and the girls win their first championship since 2009.
Nolan Ames, Maddie Provost named Mr. and Miss Basketball
Ames led Camden Hills to the Class A boys final, while Provost helped the Lawrence girls earn their second state championship in four seasons.
Playoff excitement, wildlife & library adventure focus of central Maine week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from Feb. 27-March 5, 2026.
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