Anson’s new administrator excited for step up in municipal government
Angel Aguirre comes to Anson after holding town office positions in Skowhegan and Pittsfield.
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Celebrating the first academic year at the Margaret Chase Smith Community School and Hight Family Early Learning Center
From scholarship wins to wildlife studies, the first year at this unique education center in Skowhegan was filled with milestones worth celebrating.
Central Maine fair season is here: Dates, locations and must-see events
From agricultural traditions and livestock shows to midway rides, live entertainment and classic fair food, fair season is packed with family friendly fun.
11 Maine fairs to hit for summer fun
Fairs are scheduled this summer in Acton, Hiram, Monmouth, Topsham, Skowhegan, Union and Waterford, among others.
Grand Falls Hut, ATV trail near The Forks get Somerset County TIF dollars
Both expenditures are aimed at improving outdoor recreation infrastructure in remote parts of the county.
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.
Norridgewock, Maine Grains eye partnership at closed New Balance factory
Voters will be asked at a special town meeting July 20 to authorize town officials to accept the donation of the New Balance factory on Depot Street.
Skowhegan’s island has a new takeout spot
Mammy’s Kitchen started serving up food Wednesday. And yes, there’s still ice cream.
Take a road trip through Maine’s food and drink trails this summer
We spotlight more than 15 delicious destinations for some of the state’s best nibbles and sips.
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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.
Madison Hannaford supermarket to get new look
The remodel is expected to be completed by fall, the supermarket chain said.
Madison man arrested after break-in at middle school
Police believe the man broke in through a classroom window.
Voters pass Fairfield-area school budget
All four towns approved the budget in a ballot referendum.
Voters reject 2 articles in Fairfield’s $9M municipal spending plan
Voters rejected an article that would appropriate money for capital improvement, and one which appropriates salaries for general government.
Skowhegan-area voters approve school budget, cost-sharing change
The budget reflects an overall local tax increase of less than 2%, while the cost-sharing formula will use a combination of valuation and pupil count.
Madison voters elect 2 new select board members
Christopher Roy and Brandon Hagopian beat out Jacob Elliott, Ryan Murphy and Louis Milton.
Madison voters adopt school budget with 10% tax increase
The $11.98 million spending plan is up 1.49%, but the portion funded by local property taxes is up 10.12% due to a drop in state funding.
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