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.
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Maine flood risk eases, but ice jams pose a danger
River water and groundwater levels are low, but the thick ice remaining in the state’s rivers presents a flood risk.
Judges order release of 2 workers detained in Skowhegan immigration bust
The 2 were among a group of about a dozen workers heading to Backyard Farms in Madison.
Jaycie Christopher reignited her basketball passion with USM women’s basketball
The former Miss Maine Basketball sparked the Huskies’ run to the conference title and the Division III tournament.
Skowhegan board OK’s marijuana grow house plans after appeal
The town’s Staff Review Committee initially rejected plans for the project at 667 Waterville Road, which is already partially in operation.
Harmony’s oversized stuffed cookies are now more widely available
The Cookie Jar of Maine story begins with an idea to sell extravagant cookies on the honor system to ATVers.
Poetry, theater, comedy, concerts set for central Maine this week
Maine Poetry Out Loud State Final is set for Waterville, ‘The Crucible’ will be staged in Skowhegan, Gubbulidis will perform in Waldoboro, The Stoneheads will perform in Gardiner and Glow Night is planned for children in Waterville.
March in Maine: Longer days, town meetings and boiled dinner | Column
March is a transition month, bringing welcome gifts and plenty of memories, Amy Calder writes.
Single mother among those detained in Skowhegan immigration raid
The operation was the second time in recent weeks that agents reportedly detained several immigrants working at Backyard Farms in Madison.
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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.
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.
Coast-to-coast No. 1 in Varsity Maine girls basketball poll
Cheverus is in the same spot in the season’s final poll as it was in the first — at the top.
Norridgewock voters approve $3.44 million budget, new ethics ordinance
The budget passed at the annual town meeting Monday night comes with essentially no increase to the portion funded by property taxes.
Lawrence girls basketball beats Oceanside to win Class B title
The Bulldogs score 10 straight points to start the second half and make foul shots down the stretch to win their second championship in four seasons.
Lawrence girls basketball star Maddie Provost’s extra work paved way to success
From watching videos of Cindy Blodgett to idolizing her state champion cousin, the path for Miss Maine Basketball finalist started long before her time on the Fairfield hardwood.
Here’s look at the Maine Class B girls basketball state final
Oceanside and Lawrence met twice during the season, and split their matchups. Here is the key information going into the rubber match.
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.
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