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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Vassalboro voters consider cutting lone police officer, pass $4.3M budget
The annual town meeting included discussion of the Vassalboro Sanitary District and funding for the Townline Newspaper.
Kennebec County residents don’t vote in local elections. Is there a fix?
Small town elections, especially in the spring, draw only small crowds who decide big questions.
3 takeaways from Vassalboro’s budget proposal
Where the budget committee and select board disagree, and what it all means for taxes.
Vassalboro man killed in ATV crash
Authorities say the man was driving on his property Friday night when he hit a rock, which caused the vehicle to roll over.
Forget April showers: Spring in central Maine is fire season
As fire departments across the state fight daily brush fires in April, here’s how to stay safe.
These are the 6 central Maine softball teams to watch in 2026
Several of the traditional contenders return, albeit with younger rosters.
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.
Vassalboro bust: Man caught with 4 pounds of cocaine by state police
Edwin Lawrence, 24, was arrested Wednesday evening after a brief chase.
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Takeaways from Day 2 of the Charlie’s Maine Open
Fletcher Babcock sizzles to take the lead, but Topsham’s Caleb Manuel is close behind him going into the final round.
3 takeaways from Maine’s bid to not lose $190M in federal rural health funding
New funding opportunities, a fast-approaching deadline and Maine’s hospital-sustaining plans that didn’t make the cut.
No change at the top in final Varsity Maine baseball poll of 2026
Gorham finishes No. 1 after 11-inning Class A championship victory.
Man arrested in Hallowell on kidnapping, assault charges
A woman mouthed to a police officer that she needed help.
Explorers won’t let a little rain stop them from walking Augusta’s trail system | Photo
Photographer Rich Abrahamson focuses on Bangor residents utilizing the Kennebec River Rail Trail on a rainy afternoon.
7 things to do in central Maine this week
The Monmouth Fair opens Wednesday, The Wooten Brothers plan Waterville concert, Mr. Drew and his Animals Too will be in Augusta, Patton Oswalt prepares for Gardiner show, Maine Oyster Festival set for Freeport, The Little River Band and Bela Fleck have Waterville concerts scheduled.
5 Kennebec Land Trust hikes to try this summer
On public preserved land across Kennebec County, KLT’s best trails vary in landscape, length and lookouts.
Fryeburg baseball edges Cony to claim Class B title
The Raiders answer a two-run first inning from the Rams with three of their own and get a gem from Oliver Dean the rest of the way.
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.
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