Gardiner softball breaks out in win over rival Cony
An 8-run 4th inning in a Class B North showdown keeps the Tigers undefeated.
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Concerts, art openings, fruit tree lessons among 7 things to do in central Maine
The Sump Pumps plan Gardiner concert, Waldo Theater is set to host Martin Sexton, Billy Prine plans to take the stage in Bath, L.C. Bates opens summer exhibit, and Augusta Symphony Orchestra readies for show at Cony.
Maine is second in the nation for special education rates. Why?
An increasing number of students are qualifying for special education, putting pressure on school districts and their budgets.
Meet the 10 central Maine girls track and field athletes to watch in 2026
This list is loaded with state championship potential.
Concerts planned in central Maine this week
Dar Williams plans Waldoboro show, The Pihcintu Multicultural Chorus is set for perform in Gardiner, and get your tickets for The Wallflowers event in Waterville.
Meet the 10 central Maine boys track and field athletes to watch in 2026
Talented seniors dominate this list of the best boys athletes from Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel country.
These are the 5 central Maine boys outdoor track teams to watch in 2026
The year is already off to a strong start in central Maine, with three of these teams winning their season-opening meets.
Meet the 5 central Maine boys tennis players to watch in 2026
A talented crop of seniors is ready to continue their success on the court.
Gardiner-based SAD 11 approves $33.5 million budget; taxes up 6.2%
Residents in Gardiner, West Gardiner, Pittston and Randolph will vote on whether to validate the budget in June.
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Rome man pleads not guilty to attempted murder, sexual assault on a child
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‘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.
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.
Maine is preparing for new Medicaid work requirements in 2027
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Tie at the top of the Varsity Maine baseball poll
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3 guys fishing in Belgrade’s Peninsula Park
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Augusta’s airport could get new 30-seat commercial flights. Here’s how.
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Strikeout fiend, and what else Varsity Maine is interested in this week
Looking ahead to the most interesting storylines of the coming week in Maine high school sports.
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