In central Maine, early ice makes smelt fishing nice
About a half-dozen smelt camps report fishing and business has been good so far this season after multiple rough years.
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Waterville student thrives despite the odds | Column
‘Don’t let anybody tell you what you can and can’t do,’ Brianna Roach urges as she nears graduation from Thomas College and reflects on what she’s overcome to reach this point.
Here’s a look at the 4 central Maine boys hockey teams
The Cony co-op is coming off a solid season and should contend again.
Holiday festivities planned in 6 central Maine towns
Tree festivals and lightings, parades and traditional celebrations are scheduled for Farmington, Gardiner, Richmond, Skowhegan, Winslow and Winthrop.
5 Maine school districts sued over ‘hostile’ policies on trans students
The Maine Human Rights Commission is suing the districts for policies they adopted within the last 8 months that seek to restrict the rights of transgender students.
Maine Human Rights Commission suing school districts over transgender policies
Five school districts are named in the lawsuit over policies the commission says violate state law.
Bangor Christian girls soccer runs past Richmond in eight-player South final
Mary Allen scores four times to lift the Patriots to a berth in the state championship game.
More Maine school districts align with Trump’s transgender policy, defying state law
Even as state law and updated federal guidance from the Trump administration over transgender students are in conflict, a conservative group is helping districts change their policies.
Monmouth boys soccer races past Richmond in D South final
Zane Foyt scores three goals to help push Mustangs into state final.
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Converted nursing home to add 11 new senior units to Augusta’s housing stock
Tony and Lori Noonan redeveloped a shuttered assisted living facility into apartments, helping to fill the need for housing in the capital region.
Cony and Gardiner take center stage, and other B North takeaways
Rivals battled on the big stage, two young girls teams previewed the future, and a senior shined to lead his team to victory.
Noble repeats as Class A wrestling champion
Brady Ouellette becomes the program’s first four-time state champion, and the Knights win their 16th state crown.
Valentine’s Day at the Bath wastewater treatment plant: Powerful smells and the power of love
Three tours of the city’s Water Pollution Treatment Plant taught couples about Maine wastewater systems on Saturday. Romantic, right?
Gardiner boys, Lawrence girls leave no doubt in return to Bangor, and other takeaways from Class B North
The Tigers and Bulldogs roll to quarterfinal victories, giving KVAC teams a strong debut in the Queen City.
Our favorite photos from Friday’s high school basketball quarterfinals
The Maine state basketball tournament gets underway in earnest across the state.
Photo: Augusta basketball tournament box office opens for business
Games will run through Feb. 28 at the civic center, Cross Insurance Arena in Portland and Cross Insurance Center in Bangor.
Inspection to limit traffic on Augusta’s Memorial Bridge on Tuesday, Wednesday
The Maine Department of Transportation laid out detours for drivers who take Augusta’s trademark bridge over the Kennebec River.
High school basketball in Augusta, snowy weather featured in week in photo
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from Feb. 6-13, 2026.
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