An unpaved section of Outer Central Street could be the subject of a lawsuit against the city after Thursday’s Board of Appeals meeting.
Manchester
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Winthrop home destroyed by fire
The blaze started under the double-wide manufactured home after a kerosene heater was apparently used to try to thaw frozen pipes, officials say.
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Maranacook coach Matt Lajoie can make running fun for anyone
With a middle school cross-country team nearly 50 strong, he helps Readfield-area students define their own success.
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What to know about Green Wednesday’s preholiday bump for Maine cannabis
Green Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving, has become a reliable preholiday sales boost for Maine’s recreational cannabis market.
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Mainers worry about loved ones in Jamaica caught in hurricane’s path
The catastrophic Category 5 Hurricane Melissa tore across the island nation on Tuesday, leaving destruction and worry in its wake for many in the U.S. with family members there.
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Several athletes, coaches headline inaugural class of Maranacook Sports Hall of Fame
A wide range of the Readfield school’s history will be touched on in an Oct. 11 ceremony in Augusta.
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Six tenants displaced when fire damages Augusta apartment building
The fire was reported around 9:15 p.m. Monday at 162 Mt. Vernon Ave. in Augusta.
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Readfield-area school superintendent resigns
Jay Charette’s resignation is effective immediately, and Assistant Superintendent Karen Smith will serve as superintendent.
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2 primary care centers set to shutter in central Maine
The Manchester Care Center and Aurora Healthcare in Fairfield are both set to close later this year.
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Winthrop High’s midnight sports practices and Skowhegan Fair among this week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from Aug. 15-22, 2025.