Maine Wildlife Park opening day Maine Wildlife Park is set to open for the season Wednesday, April 15, at 56 Game Farm RoadGray. The park is home to more than 30 species of Maine wildlife that cannot return to the wild, either due to injury, orphancy, or human-dependency — having been raised in captivity (sometimes […]
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Posted inCommunity, Maine
Volunteers transform Augusta streets at citywide cleanup day
Photographer Anna Chadwick captures the Maine Recovery Access Program’s annual event.
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Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Why some officials are worried about Maine’s drinking water infrastructure
Many of the state’s water mains are nearing the end of their lives, but it can be difficult to predict where or when the next one will fail.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Who is eligible for the $300 affordability checks approved by lawmakers?
The checks, included in the budget signed by Gov. Janet Mills on Friday, will be distributed based on income eligibility and are expected to be sent in late July.
Posted inHealth, News
Democratic candidates for Maine governor discuss reforming health care
All 4 candidates at the University of Maine at Augusta forum agreed the state should move toward a universal health care system.
Posted inBaseball, Maine colleges, Sports
Meet the 2026 Maine Baseball Hall of Fame inductees
Former St. Dominic and current Gray-New Gloucester coach Bob Blackman and Cony coach Don Plourde are among the 11 members of the newest class.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, News
Augusta’s Capital Bar and Grille offers upscale bites, warm welcome
The restaurant is the shared vision of business partners with ‘big personalities, blessed with the gift of gab.’
Posted inGuides, Things to Do
April vacation with the kids? Try these 6 fun ideas
Theater camps are available, a speed-friending event is set for teens, a circus is planned, and central Maine offers many kid-friendly outing opportunities.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Signs of spring, State House & Colonial Theater improvements focus of week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from April 3-9, 2026.
Posted inSports, Tennis, Varsity Maine
Cony girls tennis’ windy-day drill, perfect playlist, and other things we learned at practice
Kira Gregor is happy to be able to move again after missing last season, and she did so to a song fitting of the sport.