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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Vassalboro bust: Man caught with 4 pounds of cocaine by state police
Edwin Lawrence, 24, was arrested Wednesday evening after a brief chase.
Waterville biker follows loyal dog everywhere
Winfried Cates, 52, says he lets his 12-year-old golden retriever Luke determine where they go.
Kennebec Water District launching $8.6M project to filter PFAS
The treatment plant upgrades are expected to be completed in about 2 years.
Man from China killed in Vassalboro crash
Ryan Page, 48, died at the scene Monday afternoon on Route 3.
Vassalboro sewer line customers get answers ahead of meeting Thursday
Customers in the sewer district, which has been teetering on default for the past several months, asked district leaders dozens of pressing questions ahead of their December meeting, which is scheduled for Thursday afternoon.
Here are 5 girls basketball teams to watch in central Maine
The usual contenders should be in play once again, though in some cases, it will be in a new classes due to realignment.
Meet the 15 central Maine girls basketball players to watch in 2025-26
Several perennial contenders return established standouts this winter.
Maine girls basketball contenders face changing landscape
Once again, realignment shakes up the sport, with several programs set to compete in new classes this winter.
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news from surrounding communities
Fight over mandatory cannabis testing picks up steam as bill heads to floor
Maine remains the only state in the country where medical marijuana is not required to be tested for purity or contaminants. Efforts to change that have failed in past years.
Plug-in solar could be coming to Maine thanks to this bill
Proponents argue that these small generators could lower household electricity bills for a relatively low upfront cost.
Longtime Kennebec Journal photojournalist Andy Molloy dies at 57
Molloy, a fill-the-room personality with connections in every Maine corner, worked for the KJ for 3 decades, framing fires, elections and everything in between.
Meet the 2025-26 Central Maine All-Region girls indoor track team
Several area athletes claimed individual titles at the conference and state levels this winter.
Meet the 2025-26 Varsity Maine All-State boys indoor track team
The state featured some remarkable runners, jumpers and hurdlers this winter.
Meet the 2025-26 Central Maine All-Region boys indoor track team
Sprinters, distance runners, jumpers and throwers are represented on this winter’s list of the area’s best.
Amazon distribution center plans draw questions, concerns from Waterville and Sidney residents
The proposed distribution center would bring 150 to 200 jobs to the area, according to Amazon, but some worry the project would imperil existing jobs in the region.
Messalonskee boys lacrosse’s Taco Bell tradition, and other things we learned Tuesday
The Eagles, many in shorts, soar through their second practice session of the spring. Varsity Maine was there.
Work gets underway to move historic Augusta building
Richard Parkhurst plans to move a 6,200-square-foot, 3-story historic house across Memorial Circle and onto a new lot to make way for a new Kennebec Savings Bank office building.
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