Fourth of July festivities, music and art events, Swan Island spotlight of week in photos in central Maine
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from July 3-July 9 2026.
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Swan Island ferry service to resume in Richmond
Visitors to the state-owned wildlife refuge will be able to use a weekend ferry service to access the island.
Swan Island ferry service returning to Richmond
The resumption of service is the focus of a news conference set for Thursday.
Central Maine towns hit by power outages
A Central Maine Power outage was affecting 11,788 households Saturday.
Spring sports finals, pie in the face, a walk in the rain rounds out central Maine’s week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from June 12-18, 2026.
Telstar baseball rolls past Richmond for Class D South title
The opportunistic Rebels score 12 runs over the final four innings to claim their first regional championship in 26 years.
Maine school districts look to dismiss human rights lawsuit on trans policies
The commission has sued 7 districts that adopted policies aligning with a federal executive order that says transgender girls cannot compete on teams aligned with their gender identity, in defiance of state law.
Richmond teachers raise funds only to get pie to the face | photos
Photographer Anna Chadwick focuses on students rewarding teachers for their fundraising efforts.
Bees working in Richmond lupine field | photo
Photographer Joe Phelan captures bees and lupines at 150 Lincoln St. in Richmond.
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Meet the 2026 Central Maine All-Region boys track and field team
Cony, Lawrence and Winthrop have multiple athletes on this list of the best from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel area.
10 events you won’t want to miss in central Maine this week
Area concerts will feature Patty Griffin, Mike Campbell, The Brothers Comatose, Shelby Cobb, NEMC Pops Concert, Classic Stones Live, MADJB Summer Concert and Duke Dog Band.
West earns comeback win in Lobster Bowl
Colin Moran and Kai Turner connect for a TD on fourth down with 1:27 to play in the 36th all-star football game to benefit Shriners Childrens hospitals.
Kennebec County Democrats elect slate of Senate delegates that appear to support Troy Jackson
Kennebec County will send 40 delegates to the statewide convention on July 25 to replace Graham Platner.
Help keep Augusta’s Bridging the Gap afloat | Letter
There’s a place in Augusta that makes sure no one has to be without basic essentials, things like toothpaste, shampoo and even feminine hygiene products. When times get hard and we fall behind on bills and need help, places like Bridging the Gap are always there with a helping hand. This community outreach service is…
Maine Trust announces 2 hires in Augusta, Waterville
Abigail Pritchard covers the Waterville area and Sara Coughlin has the Augusta area beat.
Meet the MVC spring all-conference and all-academic teams
The Mountain Valley Conference announces its postseason honors for baseball, softball, tennis and track and field.
Waterfront concerts, Moxie Festival, K9 training among central Maine week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from July 10-16, 2026.
Crews work to restore power across Maine after intense storms
A woman in Penobscot County was killed when a tree limb broke and went through her car windshield.
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