New Southern Baptist churches are being established in Westbrook, Orono and Richmond. Faith leaders see the lack of a historical foothold in the region as an opportunity for growth.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Maine hospitals wait years to be reimbursed for serving low-income residents
Hospitals are already under financial strain. Federal and state policies affecting Maine’s Medicaid program will only add pressure.
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Posted inElections, Maine, News
Augusta proposes borrowing $6.1 million for Civic Center, road, building improvements
Augusta voters will to be asked to approve $5.3 million in borrowing in November to pay for citywide infrastructure projects.
Posted inMaine, News
Director of Maine agency for indigent legal defense steps down
Jim Billings is the second director in as many years to step down, following the resignation of Justin W. Andrus in 2023.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Mom accuses Belgrade private school of assaulting, secluding child
A Chelsea mother has filed a lawsuit against the Belgrade-based Central Maine Learning Center, alleging school officials falsified documents to cover up her disabled son’s assault by a staff member.
Posted inMaine, News
Stone art in Waterville, Butterfly in Manchester are among this week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from July 30-Aug. 7, 2025.
Posted inMaine, News
Seeing more bats in Maine? Here’s why.
Bats, ecologically and economically important, suffered through the 2010s. But experts are cautiously optimistic about the future.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Cony girls basketball coach John Dennett resigns after 3 seasons
Denntt led the Rams to a 45-17 record and the Class A North title in 2024.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine joins effort to crack down on illegal robocalls
The Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force is sending warning letters to 37 companies that officials say are responsible for a significant volume of fraudulent robocalls targeting people in Maine and nationwide.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Clinton man sentenced to 7 years for shooting woman in neck
Initially charged with attempted murder, Andrew L. Fertig pleaded guilty to lesser charges Wednesday.