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Preparations underway for Ironman 70.3 Maine in Augusta

by Staff report July 24, 2025July 24, 2025

Triathlon participants will swim, bike and run a total of 70.3 miles for the best time.

Local & State, News

Extreme heat, possible thunderstorms expected in Maine on Friday

by Gillian Graham July 24, 2025July 24, 2025

Some parts of the state could experience ‘feels like’ temperatures over 100 degrees, prompting the opening of cooling centers.

Local & State, News

Traffic cameras to be installed on Maine highways

by Drew Johnson July 22, 2025July 23, 2025

Cameras are to be installed along I-295 in Falmouth, Yarmouth and Freeport. Several cameras will also be implemented along I-95 in, and north of, Augusta.

Local & State, News, Things to Do

Top 10 events in central Maine this week

by Staff report July 21, 2025July 22, 2025

Spend a day at the Union Fair UNION — The Union Fair — Maine’s Wild Blueberry Festival will open Wednesday, July 30, and run through Aug. 3, at 175 Fairgrounds Lane. Fairgoers can expect to see 4-H exhibits and competitions, agricultural events, a blueberry pie eating contest, midway offerings, classes and more. For a complete […]

Baseball, Sports, Varsity Maine

2025 Central Maine All-Region baseball team

by Mike Mandell July 19, 2025July 19, 2025

Cony, Messalonskee, Monmouth and Mt. Blue all have multiple picks on this year’s area-best list.

Baseball, Sports, Varsity Maine

2025 Varsity Maine All-State baseball team

by Steve Craig July 19, 2025July 21, 2025

This year’s team includes seven players who were conference or state players of the year.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, News

Augusta’s overnight warming shelter secures funding for payroll, heating bill

by Keith Edwards July 19, 2025July 18, 2025

Augusta officials agreed to give $13,450 in opioid settlement funds to replenish the warming center.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Some restrictions lifted on man who killed father in Gardiner

by Keith Edwards July 18, 2025July 18, 2025

Leroy Smith III, found not criminally responsible for stabbing his father to death in 2014, is described as a pleasant, productive volunteer who consistently takes his medication.