Rep. Kathy Javner, R-Chester, was in her fourth term in the Maine House representing a string of rural towns in Penobscot County.
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Posted inNews, Things to Do
Concerts, film, MLK event among things to do in Augusta, Waterville, Gardiner
A celebration of Dr. MLK and a showing of ‘Wizard of Oz’ are planned in Waterville; Tim O’Brien will perform a concert in Waldoboro; and winter activities at Vile’s Arboretum are among central Maine offerings.
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Posted inCommunity, Maine, News, Outdoors
As skijoring grows in Maine, locals say it’s all about the partnership
From dog-powered trail runs to horse-drawn fairground races, skijoring is taking shape in western and central Maine as a winter sport built on preparation, shared access and control on snow.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
UMA could lose its accredited architecture program with building move
University officials say moving the architecture program out of Handley Hall could cost the program its national accreditation, which nationally ranks the program.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Western Maine doctors swamped by flu: ‘Perfect storms’
‘Not a great time,’ one health care provider said. ‘Get your flu shot.’
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine legalized iGaming. Will tribes actually benefit?
Wabanaki chiefs praised Gov. Janet Mills’ move, but the existing gambling landscape and a people’s veto effort add wrinkles to the change.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Cony boys basketball uses balanced scoring to get past Medomak Valley
The Rams win yet another high-scoring game, getting more than a dozen points from six players.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Waterville man charged with killing roommate seeks to toss out statements made to police
Lawyers for Thomas Lowrie, who allegedly told police he had ‘done the unspeakable,’ argue that due to his mental state he was not able to waive his right to remain silent after arrest.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine can still access federal child care funds, but new process to be implemented
The Trump administration announced it will require states to provide more information to access money to make child care more affordable.
Posted inMaine, News
Snow, sports, tree removal are focus of central Maine Week in Photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from Jan. 2-9, 2026.