College graduations, construction, spring cleanup focus of week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from May 22-28, 2026.
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Visit the real Maine places that inspired these books
From contemporary novels to classic children’s books, authors have turned to towns all over the state for settings and inspiration.
Construction on the Rusty Lantern in Waterville has begun | Photo
Photographer Rich Abrahamson focuses on the early phase of construction of the Main Street business.
3 art museums celebrate Betsy Wyeth, who made Maine’s landscape her canvas
‘By Design: The Worlds of Betsy James Wyeth’ sheds light on the artistic vision of the woman who created immersive environments that informed her husband Andrew Wyeth’s art.
Maine musicians take center stage at local outdoor summer concerts
Communities all over the state offer a wide variety of live performances – most of them free – all summer long.
5 Maine events this week include Temptations musical, medieval cage fighting
See a marionette version of ‘Hansel and Gretel’ at The Public Theatre in Lewiston.
Music, theater, auditions among 5 things to do this week in central Maine
The Janzen Boys plan Gardiner concert and Livingston Taylor will take the stage later in the week, Waterville is set for offer ‘The Tin Woman’ and an Arrested Development concert, auditions for Macbeth are scheduled in Skowhegan.
Colby College holds 205th commencement Sunday in Waterville
643 members of the Class of 2026 earned degrees.
Thomas College will offer coaching degree
The Waterville school is set to roll out the Bachelor of Science in Coaching program in August.
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Winslow athletic trainer saved this umpire’s life
Lindsey Perkins knew exactly what to do when Phil Alley was having a heart attack and needed help.
Messalonskee boys lacrosse finishes strong against Mt. Ararat
Messalonskee solidifies its position atop the Class B standings by winning its second game in as many days.
Lawrence’s Maddie Provost, Ashley Shores fulfill senior pact
Provost is playing softball for the first time since middle school after Shores played soccer for the first time in the fall. In between, the duo helped the Bulldogs win the Class B girls basketball title.
No. 1 falls but doesn’t drop in Varsity Maine girls lacrosse poll
Kennebunk loses to Windham but retains top spot.
Belgrade student wins full ride from TikTok challenge
Saint Joseph’s College of Maine asked students to demonstrate how they help others and for a Messalonskee student, it changed everything.
17 big Maine outdoor concerts to check out this summer
Mumford & Sons in Bangor, Wilco in Portland and the Revivalists in Sidney are just a few of the shows at Maine’s big outdoor venues from June through Labor Day.
This 1,500-mile running of the bees brings 21 million workers to Maine’s blueberry barrens
After spending the winter in Florida, millions of bees from Maya’s Apiary join the snowbirds journeying to Maine, to pollinate the state’s wild blueberry crop.
Lawrence hires Pete Curtis as next football coach
Curtis played for the Bulldogs and has been an assistant coach since 2009.
Clinton man pleads not guilty to murder in 2025 shooting death
James Simonson claims he was defending himself from William ‘Bill’ Parent in the 2025 shooting.
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