Pedestrian struck in Fairfield won’t survive, according to family
Police say Dana Dodge was crossing Main Street outside a crosswalk when he was struck shortly after 4:30 p.m. Friday.
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First steps in sale of Kennebec River dams draw pushback
Sappi, several elected officials and local business groups are objecting to Brookfield’s preparations with regulators to sell the dams to The Nature Conservancy.
After brief reprieve, Clinton police return humor and satire to social media
Police in the Kennebec County town reversed course recently after reported complaints from other departments about the professionalism of its posts.
Pittsfield drug bust results in large drug seizure, sheriff says
Three people are facing drug trafficking charges as a result of the search warrant executed Wednesday.
Tractor-trailer crash on I-95 in Clinton closes lane
The truck’s driver suffered injuries not considered life threatening, state police said.
Seeking a Waterville bakery’s new location | Letter
Several years ago there was a small bakery in Waterville, I believe on Union Street. The gentleman made fine breads, but the shop was closed as the building was to be destroyed, and recently was. The baker left a sign on the closed building indicating he would seek an alternative location. Would anyone know if…
Sewing up a storm in Madison
Shirley Lataille sets up her sewing machine on Saturdays at the Kennebec Valley Grange Hall and local people bring her their sewing needs.
Clinton police to tone down humor, satire on social media
The police department plans to change its official Facebook presence to reflect a more professional, informational format.
New Fairfield-area consolidated school in Benton celebrated
Students in grades 3-6 from Albion, Benton, Clinton and Fairfield will attend Lawrence Elementary School, with 28 classrooms and other facilities.
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The new forever chemical standards follow federal limits set by Biden-era regulators.
Colby women’s hockey sets sights on first NESCAC title
The Mules have reached the NCAA Division III tournament three of the past four years, but still seek their first conference championship.
Concerts, film, MLK event among things to do in Augusta, Waterville, Gardiner
A celebration of Dr. MLK and a showing of “Wizard of Oz” are planned in Waterville; Tim O’Brien will perform a concert in Waldoboro; and winter activities at Vile’s Arboretum are among central Maine offerings.
Western Maine doctors swamped by flu: ‘Perfect storms’
‘Not a great time,’ one health care provider said. ‘Get your flu shot.’
UMaine-Farmington men’s basketball enjoying turnaround
The Beavers are 11-3 this season with 3 players among the leaders in Division III statistical categories.
Waterville graduate working on John Adams memorial at nation’s capital | Column
Richard A. Houghton was appointed by President Joe Biden to serve on the Adams Memorial Commission, which is developing a memorial to President John Adams and his family in Washington, D.C.
Waterville man charged with killing roommate seeks to toss out statements made to police
Lawyers for Thomas Lowrie, who allegedly told police he had ‘done the unspeakable,’ argue that due to his mental state he was not able to waive his right to remain silent after arrest.
Snow, sports, tree removal are focus of central Maine Week in Photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from Jan. 2-9, 2026.
Meet 10 central Maine girls skiers to watch in 2026
Maranacook and Mt. Blue skiers highlight this list of the top Alpine and Nordic competitors from KJ and Sentinel country.
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