Augusta council votes 5-3 to approve slashed city budget
Thursday’s vote cut $6.6 million from the original proposed budget, ending a contentious month of budget deliberations.
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Theater renovations, airport news & signs of spring represent the week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from May 1-7, 2026.
MaineGeneral will close its Fairfield eye center in July
The specialty eye center was losing up to $1 million annually, a spokesperson said. Its closure will force 4,500 patients to find new care.
Augusta police search for missing girl, 14
Diojanae Baker was reported missing after she left her Augusta home April 30, police said.
Rome man pleads not guilty to attempted murder, sexual assault on a child
David Henry, 79, allegedly beat a woman with a softball bat when she confronted him for allegedly sexually assaulting her daughter.
‘Corn Pop’ free speech court case prompts review of Augusta schools public comment policy
U.S. District Judge Stacey D. Neumann has prohibited the Augusta Board of Education from enforcing parts of a policy that she deemed likely violate the First Amendment.
Last week’s free speech ruling in Augusta has statewide implications
A conservative activist known as Corn Pop won a legal victory in his First Amendment lawsuit over the Augusta School Board’s comment policies. Here’s what it could mean for the hundreds of other school districts in Maine.
Gardiner softball breaks out in win over rival Cony
An 8-run 4th inning in a Class B North showdown keeps the Tigers undefeated.
Maine is preparing for new Medicaid work requirements in 2027
The state plans to hire 35 employees and spend $8 million to upgrade its online registration system.
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Old Codgers Doing Things for Hallowell brings community spirit to city
A neighborhood group is rallying volunteers to take on small city improvements.
Gardiner hires city manager with international experience
Thomas Hill, who is currently working and living in Nigeria for a humanitarian aid organization, was hired by Gardiner officials after nearly 2 years without a city manager.
Bowdoinham receives $750K for Merrymeeting Trail
Officials are planning to work on sections of the 26-mile trail between Bowdoinham and Richmond after an injection of federal funding.
Lane closures expected on Interstate 95 southbound in Sidney
The lane closures will allow testing and repair of roadway sensors installed along the interstate.
Woman changing clothes crashes car in Hallowell
Police received complaints about erratic driving before the crash Friday on Winthrop Street.
Why the Maine Atlas and Gazetteer is still a page-turner
Mainers continue to mark up routes and dog-ear pages 50 years after it was first published, despite the ease and abundance of digital navigation.
Meet the 10 central Maine girls track and field athletes to watch in 2026
This list is loaded with state championship potential.
School districts ask judge to dismiss Title IX trans policies lawsuit
6 districts are asking to dismiss the case, arguing the Maine Human Rights Commission erred when it sued them over transgender athlete and bathroom policies. A 7th filed a separate motion, arguing its policies aren’t exclusionary.
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