Funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, had been delayed for weeks by the federal government shutdown.
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Maine Turnpike saw record-setting traffic over Thanksgiving weekend
Toll transactions narrowly exceeded the previous record, set in 2019, according to data from the Maine Turnpike Authority.
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Investigation into Maine ballots found in Amazon package is ongoing
It’s been 2 months since a Penobscot County woman reported finding 250 blank Maine ballots in a package. State officials said they must be ‘slow and meticulous’ with their investigation.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Preseason girls basketball tournament highlights continued rise of female coaches
The 31st Chrissanne Burns Memorial Tournament shows the past, present and future of women’s role within the sport in Maine.
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Gardiner cat café offers coffee, cuddles, option to adopt
The Cat’s Familiar, A Cat Cafe, is more than a relaxing place to meet and socialize, it’s an opportunity to spend time with a friendly feline.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Troy Jackson doesn’t rule out running for Jared Golden’s seat in 2nd District
The former Maine Senate president said Friday he sees himself as the best candidate for governor, but didn’t rule out switching races.
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Christmas preparation, Thanksgiving celebration featured in central Maine
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from Nov. 21-28, 2025. View more Week in Photos galleries Purchase photos from the Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel Sign up for Maine Lens our monthly photo newsletter.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Central Maine basketball teams take on revamped Class B North field
Cony, Gardiner, Lawrence and Nokomis have gone from Class A to Class B, setting the stage for an intriguing Northern region this winter.
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Help the Maine Trust for Local News build a sustainable future
As I approach my one-year anniversary as Publisher of the Maine Trust for Local News, I’ve been reflecting on the transitions of the past 11 months, and on the path that led me here. I’ve spent more than a decade as part of this organization — supporting our newsrooms, listening to our readers and seeing […]
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Cause of fire at vacant Augusta home under investigation
Firefighters from Augusta and several neighboring communities battled the fire in a single-family home on Pike Street.