Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the Dec. 19, 2025-Jan. 2, 2026.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
‘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.
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Posted inHealth, Life & Culture, Maine, News
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.
Posted inMaine, News
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.
Posted inBoys Soccer, Sports, Varsity 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.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine, News
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.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
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.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Things to Do
Fill your calendar with Maine’s can’t-miss events in 2026
Here’s your guide to Maine’s biggest entertainment events in 2026.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine, Volleyball
Meet the 2025 Central Maine All-Region volleyball team
These six players had strong seasons while guiding their teams to the playoffs.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Gardiner girls, boys basketball teams beat Cony in Capital City Hoop Classic
The Tiger girls smother the Rams, while the boys prevail in a barnburner.