Crews removing Western Avenue temporary bridge over I-95 in Augusta
The $30 million bridge replacement project is expected to be completed this spring.
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Five boys basketball storylines to follow this week
Surprise teams and intriguing regional title pictures have emerged, and big matchups loom in the new year’s first full week.
Juiced. in Hallowell closing due to rent pressures
The healthy food and drink café opened on Water Street 12 years ago.
The 10 most read central Maine stories in 2025
Among a land dispute, social media harassment and conservative eduction groups, the year also brought crime and accidents.
Meet the 2025 Central Maine All-Region boys soccer team
Class C players form the bulk of this list of top players from Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel coverage areas.
Farmingdale school students practice Taiko drumming for upcoming event
Joe Phelan catches the group preparing for a performance at Hallowell Fire Department’s Christmas tree bonfire set for Jan. 3, 2026.
Meet the 2025 Central Maine All-Region field hockey team
Seniors take up nine of the 11 spots on this list that includes six midfielders, four forwards and a back.
Hall-Dale boys basketball surges in 2nd half to beat Madison
Tayshaun Cleveland and Karter Eldridge dominate the third quarter as Hall-Dale improves to 5-0.
How does a symbol of hope for recovery become a domestic violence abuser? | Letter
What is happening in our community is enraging. For years, Brandon Tobey, who operated a recovery house in Augusta, was lifted up as a local champion. He stood on corners in Augusta, Hallowell and Gardiner with donation buckets, presented as a symbol of hope, while the public was encouraged to trust and support him. People…
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Maine state lawmaker Kathy Javner dies, Republican caucus announces
Rep. Kathy Javner, R-Chester, was in her fourth term in the Maine House.
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.
Things to do in Maine this week include comedian Adam Ray, MLK Day celebration
Plus, Broadway singer George Dvorsky has several performances in Portland.
As skijoring grows in Maine, locals say it’s all about the partnership
From dog-powered trail runs to horse-drawn fairground races, skijoring is taking shape in western and central Maine as a winter sport built on preparation, shared access and control on snow.
Western Maine doctors swamped by flu: ‘Perfect storms’
‘Not a great time,’ one health care provider said. ‘Get your flu shot.’
UMA could lose its accredited architecture program with building move
University officials say moving the architecture program out of Handley Hall could cost the program its national accreditation, which nationally ranks the program.
Maine legalized iGaming. Will tribes actually benefit?
Wabanaki chiefs praised Gov. Janet Mills’ move, but the existing gambling landscape and a people’s veto effort add wrinkles to the change.
Cony boys basketball uses balanced scoring to get past Medomak Valley
The Rams win yet another high-scoring game, getting more than a dozen points from six players.
Gardiner boys basketball rolls past Hermon in key Class B North showdown
The Tigers start the second half with an 8-0 run and pull away from the Hawks to earn their sixth straight win.
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