Hallowell Valentine’s Day high-speed chase ends in crash, drug charges
A man was in possession of several pounds of cocaine, cocaine base and fentanyl during a 100 mph chase on Central Street last weekend, police said.
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Do you cribbage? How about bingo? Well, you can join a growing crowd drawn to these popular games.
We’ve put together a roundup of recurring bingo and cribbage games across the Jay, Livermore Falls, Farmington and Rangeley region.
Central Maine sports, snow removal, outdoor recreation featured in week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from Jan. 30-Feb. 5, 2026.
As Maine student enrollment declines, districts face consequences, and seek opportunities
The 2025-26 data shows a drop of more than 2,000 students statewide since last year. The decline has ripple effects for Maine’s school funding formula and construction backlog.
Bonny Eagle, Oxford Hills win Class A cheering regionals
The Scots win the South after coming close in back-to-back years, and the Vikings build off their KVAC title-winning performance.
Kennebec sheriff seeking information after Farmingdale shots fired incident
A video released by the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office shows 3 people running through an apartment complex parking lot in Farmingdale late Friday, with 2 of them shooting toward a building.
Augusta area frustrated by USPS staffing shortages, spotty mail delivery
The U.S. Postal Service is dealing with massive worker shortages, forcing Mainers to go without mail — including prescriptions, paychecks, bills and other important documents — for days and weeks.
Hall-Dale boys basketball holds off Valley in cross-class showdown
The Class C Bulldogs withstand multiple surges from the Class S Cavaliers to claim a nonconference victory.
New Mainers plan Waterville dinner despite ICE concerns
Organizers of a dinner meant to bring immigrants together with their neighbors are monitoring reports of stepped up immigration enforcement in Maine.
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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.
Here’s a look at the Maine Class C boys basketball championship game
Saturday night’s game at the Augusta Civic Center features Maranacook and Fort Kent, who were both No. 3 seeds in their region.
Maranacook boys basketball on to Class C final after draining regional title run
After a buzzer-beating win over Spruce Mountain, the Black Bears turn their attention to Saturday’s game against Fort Kent.
Maine bill seeks $5M to bolster reproductive health care amid Trump cuts
The bill would protect access to family planning services in Maine, proponents said at a hearing Wednesday.
DOT to limit Augusta’s Memorial Bridge traffic Tuesday for inspection
Eastbound traffic and pedestrians will be able to use the bridge.
Bill would extend Maine’s free school lunch to all children in public pre-K
While the state provides universal free school meals, public preschools not located at public school sites are left out, something legislation from Senate President Mattie Daughtry hopes to change.
Maine high school basketball sidelines react to tournament action, drama
Teammates and staff support one another at Portland Expo, Augusta Civic Center and Cross Insurance Center in Bangor during vacation week tournaments.
Maine Republican candidate cleared following ‘under the table’ pay complaint
Sen. Jim Libby, a Standish Republican running for governor, and the Maine Democratic Party faced separate ethics complaints tied to fundraising.
Hospital cyberattacks impacted 1/3 of Mainers last year. Lawmakers want to change that.
A new bill would require hospitals to formally prepare for the increasing number of cyberattacks, which can delay care and put patient data at risk.
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