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Cheering, Sports, Varsity Maine

Cheering teams know there is time to tinker after conference championships

by Dave Dyer January 17, 2026January 17, 2026

While most of the work has been put into the final presentation, pieces can be moved around, or even removed.

Maine, News

Protests, State House activity, high school sports topic of central Maine week in photos

by Rich Abrahamson, Anna Chadwick and Joe Phelan January 16, 2026January 16, 2026

Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from Jan. 9-16, 2026.

Letters to the Editor

What’s really behind UMA’s decision to move out of Handley Hall? | Letter

January 16, 2026January 15, 2026

Your Jan. 11 article, in the Central Maine Sunday edition, regarding the relocation of UMA’s Arts and Architecture program from Handley Hall on Water Street in Augusta, raised a salient question. I am a commercial landlord in Augusta and am very familiar with operating costs and budgets for commercial space. I actually had an adjacent building […]

Maine, News

New Mainers plan Waterville dinner despite ICE concerns

by Keith Edwards January 16, 2026January 15, 2026

Organizers of a dinner meant to bring immigrants together with their neighbors are monitoring reports of stepped up immigration enforcement in Maine.

Maine, News

Proposal for separate Department of Child and Family Services fails to gain initial support from Maine lawmakers

by Gillian Graham January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

The bill to form a new department did not receive support from the Health and Human Services Committee, but its sponsor says he’ll keep pushing for reform.

Maine, News

Driver in Waterville crash that killed 2 DOT workers has prior road infractions

by Ethan Horton January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

Samantha Tupper, 34, has not been charged with a crime in the Waterville crash.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Police lapse jeopardizes confession in Benton attempted murder case

by Keith Edwards January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

Hailie Hotham allegedly shot a man she was in a relationship with after a dayslong ‘bender’ and confessed to police.

Football, Sports, Varsity Maine

Meet the Maine football players who are Fitzpatrick Trophy finalists

by Steve Craig January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

Each led their team to a state championship berth and was named to the Varsity Maine All-State team. On Sunday, one will be named the 54th Fitzy winner.