Fire destroys Manchester paving company’s metal building
No one was injured in the accidetnal blaze, which began Monday shortly before 7 p.m.
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What to do for Earth Day in central Maine
Activities in late April include cleanup events, readings and happy hours.
April vacation with the kids? Try these 6 fun ideas
Theater camps are available, a speed-friending event is set for teens, a circus is planned, and central Maine offers many kid-friendly outing opportunities.
Signs of spring, State House & Colonial Theater improvements focus of week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from April 3-9, 2026.
Hallowell spring flowers survive recent snow
Crocuses pop up through snow and ice in a local garden.
Whole new game for Hall-Dale softball, and other things we learned at practice
A new head coach and an overhauled roster starts a new chapter for a program that has won four Class C titles in the past five years.
Longtime Kennebec Journal photojournalist Andy Molloy dies at 57
Molloy, a fill-the-room personality with connections in every Maine corner, worked for the KJ for 3 decades, framing fires, elections and everything in between.
Meet the 2025-26 Central Maine All-Region boys basketball team
There was plenty of talent to go around this season, as three area teams won state championships.
3 takeaways on Hallowell-based RSU 2’s budget draft
Local taxpayer contribution would increase by about 3.4%, with the largest spending jump coming in salaries and benefits.
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Manchester fire chief ousted after 15 months over direction of agency
Stephen Caswell also resigned his position as Richmond’s part-time fire chief Feb. 19.
Two Maine Guys expands with Augusta restaurant after food truck fame
The eatery offers a full-service dining experience, a full bar and live music 3-4 nights a week.
Maine expands authority of naturopathic doctors
A coalition of medical groups had opposed the rule changes, which were approved by lawmakers and Gov. Janet Mills.
These are the 6 central Maine softball teams to watch in 2026
Several of the traditional contenders return, albeit with younger rosters.
5 takeaways on Augusta’s $97M budget proposal
If approved as-is, the budget could increase property tax levies by about 20%.
Meet the 10 central Maine softball players to watch in 2026
Several all-conference picks return to lead teams to postseason glory this spring.
Maine lawmakers approve first-in-nation temporary ban on data centers
The bill now heads to Gov. Janet Mills, who expressed concerns over its sweep.
Video: Gardiner students protest budget cut proposal
High schoolers walked out of classes Tuesday and marched to the district’s central office to object to cutting teacher positions.
Students walk out, protesting Gardiner Area High School staff cuts
Students urge officials, residents to support education funding.
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