The November referendum has been framed around requiring voter ID, but it also includes a host of changes to absentee voting.
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Posted inBaseball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Is it easier for Maine pitchers or hitters to reach baseball’s highest levels?
Higher demand and simpler evaluations are big reasons why the state has sent more pitchers than position players to elite college competition.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Flagg brothers host Orono clinic, West Gardiner celebration among this week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from August 8-15, 2025.
Posted inFood & Dining, Local & State, News
Second Harvest Moon Deli opens in Augusta
The deli has opened its second Augusta location on Steven King Drive.
Posted inSports, Travis Lazarczyk
Black Bears QB embracing Maine, more ready to lead football team
Georgia transplant Carter Peevy finished second in the CAA in passing yards last season after transferring from Mercer.
Posted inSports, Travis Lazarczyk
National champion Vermont men’s soccer team returns to Maine roots
Catamounts coach Rob Dow played college soccer at the University of Maine, and he had his team back in the state this week for an exhibition game.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, Religion and Values
Southern Baptists growing in Maine despite national decline
New Southern Baptist churches are being established in Westbrook, Orono and Richmond. Faith leaders see the lack of a historical foothold in the region as an opportunity for growth.
Posted inSports, Travis Lazarczyk
As Cooper Flagg prepares for the NBA, his brother Ace is thrilled to be home
The Newport native and twin brother of Cooper Flagg is ready to make his mark with the University of Maine.
Posted inBeach to Beacon, Sports
Ruth White earns second Maine women’s title at Beach to Beacon 10K
The University of New Hampshire standout from Orono returned to first place among local women, edging out Cliodhna O’Malley and Bethanie Brown.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
Lyme disease and anaplasmosis cases surging in Maine
Through July 28, Lyme disease cases were tracking 20% ahead of the same time frame last year, according to the Maine CDC.