Portland Antiques Mall opens in home of former BBQ restaurant
Its operator also runs a vintage mall in Fairfield and plans to purchase another in York this spring.
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KVCC basketball teams take opposite paths to success in inaugural seasons
The Kennebec Valley Community College men brought in recruits from all over the country, while the women’s team had to work with players already at the school.
In sugaring season, Maine students of all ages study the art of making syrup
Students from kindergarten on up come to understand the state’s maple traditions by making syrup themselves.
Nolan Ames, Maddie Provost named Mr. and Miss Basketball
Ames led Camden Hills to the Class A boys final, while Provost helped the Lawrence girls earn their second state championship in four seasons.
Playoff excitement, wildlife & library adventure focus of central Maine week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from Feb. 27-March 5, 2026.
Woman in Waterville house fire flown to Portland hospital, pets die
The blaze, which officials said was sparked when the woman used lighter fluid on a fireplace, occurred Thursday night on Washington Street.
Coast-to-coast No. 1 in Varsity Maine girls basketball poll
Cheverus is in the same spot in the season’s final poll as it was in the first — at the top.
Lawrence girls basketball beats Oceanside to win Class B title
The Bulldogs score 10 straight points to start the second half and make foul shots down the stretch to win their second championship in four seasons.
Lawrence girls basketball star Maddie Provost’s extra work paved way to success
From watching videos of Cindy Blodgett to idolizing her state champion cousin, the path for Miss Maine Basketball finalist started long before her time on the Fairfield hardwood.
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Oakland voters to weigh in on temporary ban on mobile home park lot rent increases
The 90-day moratorium request came after town councilors rejected a request for a 180-day hold.
6 things to do in central Maine: comedy, music and a variety show
Chizzle Wizzle runs through Friday in Augusta, The Irish Tenors plan Waterville concert, comedian Bob Marley will take the stage in Skowhegan, Pihcintu are set to perform in Waldoboro, and free seeds will be handed out at the Waterville Library starting Friday.
Championships, warm weather & new Belgrade shop make up week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from March 6-12, 2026.
Gifford’s Ice Cream gears up for season, with Skowhegan factory back online
The company’s 3 stands, in Bangor, Skowhegan and Waterville, are set to open for the season in the coming days.
Haytham Ramadan leads Maine contingent at NCAA indoor track championships
Haytham Ramadan is the first St. Joseph’s College athlete to qualify for the NCAA Division III indoor track championships.
Historic Winthrop bell: 1883 Friends Church treasure anchors downtown heritage
Photographer Rich Abrahamson focuses on a moment in Winthrop showing a Winslow couple visiting the downtown.
New exhibits bring diversity, fresh views to Colby College, Portland art spaces
‘Mawte: Bound Together’ at Colby Museum offers an exhibit entirely from Indigenous perspectives, while ‘Polyphony’ brings together works from 20 artists at Cove Street Arts.
Colby College wins statewide arts advocacy award
The Maine Art Education Association’s Art Advocate of the Year went to Colby’s arts office for its ‘extraordinary commitment to arts education.’
The best of Maine movies this week include a sexy biker flick, Bogart and Oscar nominees
Films to catch from Portland to Rockland and points in between.
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