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What the new USPS postmark rules mean for Maine
Some tax forms and time-sensitive parcels could be considered late — even if mailed by the deadline.
Snow cleanup in Waterville and basketball tournament in Augusta featured in Week In Photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the Dec. 19, 2025-Jan. 2, 2026.
‘Naked and Afraid’ contestant sues Kennebec County, alleging privacy breach, stalking
The Falmouth woman, a former county employee, claims the county’s former EMA director downloaded uncensored nude images of her taken during the show and that fellow employees retaliated against her for blowing the whistle.
Maine’s first baby of 2026 born at Augusta hospital
The girl was born at 12:53 a.m. Thursday to a Lisbon couple at MaineGeneral Health’s Alfond Center for Health.
Growing number of homeless Maine veterans move into stable housing
The Department of Veterans Affairs said nearly 52,000 veterans found permanent housing last year, including more than 200 in Maine.
Meet the 2025 Central Maine All-Region boys soccer team
Class C players form the bulk of this list of top players from Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel coverage areas.
Maine’s PFAS ban expands to consumer items on Jan. 1
Under the updated law, many common household items like cookware, cosmetics and children’s toys must be free of harmful forever chemicals.
Who gets a raise when Maine’s minimum wages go up Jan. 1?
Tens of thousands of Mainers, and thousands of Portland residents, can expect a pay bump when the new minimums kick in.
Fill your calendar with Maine’s can’t-miss events in 2026
Here’s your guide to getting tickets to Maine’s biggest events in 2026.