A 4-year-old was reported missing from Fairfield shortly before 2 a.m.
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Ellie the elm tree, Monmouth Fair, gold and summer fun are focus of week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from June 17-25, 2026.
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Maine’s high court vacates order terminating mother’s parental rights
The state supreme court found that the guardian ad litem who waived the mother’s parental rights was appointed without notice or a hearing.
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Farmington hospital launches addiction medicine program
MaineHealth Franklin Hospital has launched a new outpatient addiction medicine program to expand coordinated treatment for substance use disorders and related conditions.
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New Sharon school eyes new program to aid critical student needs
A proposed Cape Cod Hill Community School program would use $50,000 to help students and families with food, clothing, winter gear, emergency support and seasonal needs.
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What to know before setting off fireworks in central Maine
In all of central Maine’s cities, you’ll need a permit to set off fireworks.
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Waterville’s Ellie the elm tree is taken down Friday | Photos
Photographer Rich Abrahamson capture the process of removing the beloved 150-year-old elm tree from Castonguay Square.
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Augusta man pleads not guilty to manslaughter charge in fatal Winthrop crash
Police say John Stratton Jr., 22, was driving 123 mph before the deadly wreck in August 2025.
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Oakland town officials interested in recruiting a data center
Councilors say they don’t want to drive away an industry that could bring new tax revenue.
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Baby show, jewelry sales add charm to Monmouth Fair | Photos
Photographer Anna Chadwick focuses on the offerings of the second day at the Monmouth Fair which included a baby show and a variety of vendors in the exhibition hall.