Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from May 1-7, 2026.
Augusta
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
MaineGeneral will close its Fairfield eye center in July
The specialty eye center was losing up to $1 million annually, a spokesperson said. Its closure will force 4,500 patients to find new care.
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Posted inCommunity
Augusta police search for missing girl, 14
Diojanae Baker was reported missing after she left her Augusta home April 30, police said.
Posted inCommunity, Maine Crime, News
Rome man pleads not guilty to attempted murder, sexual assault on a child
David Henry, 79, allegedly beat a woman with a softball bat when she confronted him for allegedly sexually assaulting her daughter.
Posted inCommunity, News, Schools and Education
‘Corn Pop’ free speech court case prompts review of Augusta schools public comment policy
U.S. District Judge Stacey D. Neumann has prohibited the Augusta Board of Education from enforcing parts of a policy that she deemed likely violate the First Amendment.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Last week’s free speech ruling in Augusta has statewide implications
A conservative activist known as Corn Pop won a legal victory in his First Amendment lawsuit over the Augusta School Board’s comment policies. Here’s what it could mean for the hundreds of other school districts in Maine.
Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Gardiner softball breaks out in win over rival Cony
An 8-run 4th inning in a Class B North showdown keeps the Tigers undefeated.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine is preparing for new Medicaid work requirements in 2027
The state plans to hire 35 employees and spend $8 million to upgrade its online registration system.
Posted inBaseball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Tie at the top of the Varsity Maine baseball poll
South Portland and Oxford Hills share the No. 1 spot.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
3 guys fishing in Belgrade’s Peninsula Park
Photographer Joe Phelan focuses on a morning of fishing fun.