Cony High School will host the Maine state meets after two years of work to repair and improve the course.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Halloween events, foliage and school sports wrap up Week in Photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos Oct. 24-30, 2025. View more Week in Photos galleries Purchase photos from the Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel Sign up for Maine Lens our monthly photo newsletter.
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Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Local & State, News
Maine’s 207 area code projected to last into 2050
‘The 207 area code is part of Maine’s identity,’ said Public Utilities Commission Chair Philip L. Bartlett II.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Man to serve 28 years in prison for sexually assaulting woman in Augusta
The 80-year-old woman fought off the attack of James W. Oliver of Augusta on the Kennebec River Rail Trail until passersby heard her calls for help and intervened.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Augusta may seek partner to create, run homeless shelter
The shelter could be built on city-owned parcels on Mount Vernon Avenue or Gage Street.
Posted inLocal & State, News
3-vehicle crash in Belgrade leaves 1 injured
The driver of one of the vehicles was taken by helicopter to a hospital for treatment of serious injuries, state police said.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Waterville shooting suspect claims self-defense, police affidavit says
The man James Furrow is accused of shooting early Monday suffered injuries not considered life-threatening, according to the affidavit.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Maine students reject voter ID, pass red flag referendum in mock election
Twenty-nine schools across the state reported results from more than 4,000 students in the mock election hosted by the Maine Department of the Secretary of State on Tuesday.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Augusta school gender policy changes need real discussion | Letter
I am writing about the protest of Augusta’s school gender policy, reported on Oct. 9. I was impressed by the graphic behavior used at the School Board meeting to address the issue. While that may get the subject some front page space, the problem of addressing the gender issues needs much more thoughtful, quiet discussion. […]
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Watch Varsity Maine’s football highlights from Week 8
The top plays from last week’s high school football games.