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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Maine has a Strong record of gay church leadership | Letter
I was amazed to read, in the article about the UCC church in Cumberland (“This Cumberland church takes pride in its role in LGBTQ+ history,” June 16), that it was the “… home of first openly gay minister of any denomination in Maine.” And to read, further along in the article, that that happened in…
Augusta worker prepares city pool for upcoming opening | photo
Photographer Joe Phelan captures the preparation of city recreation areas in Augusta.
What it’s like to wait in person for Maine’s election results
Watching elections officials reconcile ranked-choice ballots is partway between tuning into a cooking demonstration and watching paint dry.
The Maine baseball finals are Saturday. Here’s something to know about each game
Varsity Maine reporters dish on the four championship matchups.
Thousands of children in Maine are no longer receiving food assistance benefits
A state official said Maine has seen a ‘sustained decrease’ in enrollment since changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program started going into effect.
Cony baseball beats Hermon to win Class B North title
Parker Morin smacks three hits, Ben Allen shines in relief, and the Rams advance to face Fryeburg Academy in state final on Saturday.
‘Corn Pop’ stalked Augusta city councilor, judge says in limited harassment order
Nicholas Blanchard intimidated City Councilor Courtney Gary-Allen in 2 incidents on April 16, a Maine district judge wrote, constituting harassment.
Maine school districts look to dismiss human rights lawsuit on trans policies
The commission has sued 7 districts that adopted policies aligning with a federal executive order that says transgender girls cannot compete on teams aligned with their gender identity, in defiance of state law.
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Here’s the important things to know about the Maine softball finals
Varsity Maine reporters throw strikes about the 4 championship matchups.
Youth movement has Gardiner softball team in state title game
Deep and talented freshman and sophomore classes have led the Tigers to a regional championship and a date with defending Class B champ Medomak Valley.
Maranacook/ Winthrop boys lacrosse heading back to Class C title game
Jacob Lyons’ late goal lifts the Hawks to a semifinal win over Gardiner.
Telstar baseball rolls past Richmond for Class D South title
The opportunistic Rebels score 12 runs over the final four innings to claim their first regional championship in 26 years.
Gardiner softball walks it off, beats Old Town in B North title game
Molly Takatsu’s sacrifice fly sends the Tigers to the state championship game against Medomak Valley.
Sidney OKs Amazon building, but petition to pause project has enough signatures
Even though Amazon received the go-ahead from the Sidney Planning Board on Monday, voters could still approve a retroactive moratorium, putting a 180-day pause on the distribution center.
Richmond teachers raise funds only to get pie to the face | photos
Photographer Anna Chadwick focuses on students rewarding teachers for their fundraising efforts.
Sidney voters petition to pause Amazon warehouse plan after Waterville approval
The proposed distribution center straddles the line between Waterville and Sidney.
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