Maine flood risk eases but ice jams pose a danger
River water and groundwater levels are low, but the thick ice remaining in the state’s rivers presents a flood risk.
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Gardiner, Monmouth, Valley boys basketball savor state titles after grueling climbs
For the first time, three central Maine boys basketball teams won state championships in the same season.
Predicting next year’s Maine high school basketball contenders
Check out our way-too-early predictions for next season’s top contenders in boys and girls basketball.
Gardiner boys basketball beats Yarmouth to win 1st state title
The Tigers hold off a comeback bid by the Clippers in the Class B final.
Basketball, snow, Special Olympics Maine focus of central Maine week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from Feb. 20-26, 2026.
Yarmouth boys basketball challenged itself to get better. It’s paid off.
Hard work and self-improvement have powered the Clippers to Class B championship game against Gardiner.
After years of building, Gardiner boys basketball is playing for the ultimate prize
Two weeks ago, the Tigers hadn’t won a quarterfinal game in 14 years. Now, they’re 32 minutes from a Gold Ball.
Here’s a look at the Maine Class B boys basketball state championship game
Yarmouth and Gardiner both knocked off No. 1 seeds en route to Friday’s championship game in Bangor.
Music, comedy slated for this week in central Maine
The Smithereens plan Waterville concert, Graham Ganter featured in Gardiner’s Homegrown Series and Pete Correale is set to stage at the State Theatre.
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No more Maine data centers for now, lawmakers say
Lawmakers advanced a measure that drew attention last month when one senator said it could kill a previously unannounced project in Sanford.
Maine hospitals, health advocates debate bill that would cap hospital prices
The proposed bill would cap hospital prices at 200% of Medicare rates.
CMCC, UMaine-Augusta women’s basketball dominate national tourney openers
The Mustangs and the Moose advance to the semifinals with convincing quarterfinal victories.
This bill could give Maine jails more say over holding federal inmates
The bill’s sponsors say an amended version of LD 2058 will clarify that federal agencies can use the state’s county jails if they present probable cause, giving local officials more discretion over whether to take certain detainees.
Mills says Dr. Oz sent right-wing outlet info on MaineCare request before sharing with the state
It’s the latest case of the Mills and Trump administrations butting heads over the federal government’s accusations of fraud in Maine’s Medicaid program.
New No. 1 in final Varsity Maine boys basketball poll, appropriately
Portland finishes at the top after beating three previous No. 1s in the postseason.
Augusta Kmart redevelopment recruiting first tenants for Western Avenue project
The city and its real estate partner hope to curate a commercial hub with a hotel, mixed-use building and standalone storefronts along a well-traveled stretch.
Maine’s State House for a day of legislative action in photos
Joe Phelan captures a legislative sentiment, a House of Representatives session and general activity under the dome in Augusta.
Augusta hospitality students advance to national competition
Capital Area Technical Center took first place in both the culinary and restaurant management events.
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