John Hersom steps down as Lawrence football coach after 20 years
The longtime leader guided the Bulldogs to five state title games, winning a Class A championship in 2006.
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I-95 rollover in Fairfield injures 3, prompts lane closures
3 people were injured and were taken to a Waterville hospital Thursday with injuries not considered life-threatening.
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.
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.
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Portland Museum of Art’s Youth Art Month exhibit spotlights Maine’s young artists
Student artists from across the state are represented in an exhibit running through April 5 at Portland Museum of Art.
Signs of winter ending, Chizzzle Wizzle, state house activity: week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from March 13-19, 2026.
Maine Maple Sunday Weekend could be a rainy one
Some northern Maine communities can also expect snow over the weekend, though not much will accumulate, according to the National Weather Service.
Read our previous coverage of Maine’s ‘Survivor’ contestants
The Press Herald has written about the reality show since 2002, when Zoe Zanidakis was Maine’s first contestant. Click the headlines below to read a sampling of our stories.
7 Mainers tell their ‘Survivor’ stories
One was a $1 million winner, another dated the host, and yet another sought escape from a devastating loss. As the reality show celebrates its 50th season, we look at its impact on Maine contestants, and the world.
China ducks subject of photo shoot
Photographer Rich Abrahamson captures a wildlife photo session in progress.
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.
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