The High Kings and a Waterville Rocks concerts are set for Waterville, Oren Robinson plans Gardiner show, Alison Krauss & Union Station prepare for Sidney concert; and don’t miss the the air show in Brunswick, a Ziggy Marley performance in Sidney, and Ashely & The Maniacs entertaining folks at Augusta’s Waterfront Wednesday.
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Hot weather, Waterville’s elm tree, festivities focus of week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from June 26-July 2, 2026.
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5 Kennebec Land Trust hikes to try this summer
On public preserved land across Kennebec County, KLT’s best trails vary in landscape, length and lookouts.
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Sidney OKs Amazon building, but petition to pause project has enough signatures
Even though Amazon received the go-ahead from the Sidney Planning Board on Monday, voters could still approve a retroactive moratorium, putting a 180-day pause on the distribution center.
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Sidney voters petition to pause Amazon warehouse plan after Waterville approval
The proposed distribution center straddles the line between Waterville and Sidney.
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7 events in central Maine you won’t want to miss — fairs, festivals, concerts and a play
The start of agricultural fair season brings music in Sidney, Farmington and Augusta, a play in Madison, and a bluegrass festival in Litchfield.
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Take a road trip through Maine’s food and drink trails this summer
We spotlight more than 15 delicious destinations for some of the state’s best nibbles and sips.
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19 live music concerts in Maine worth traveling for this summer
Huge acts including Barry Manilow, Billy Idol and Indigo Girls are performing all over the state.
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Voters pass Oakland-area school budget
All five Regional School Unit 18 towns approved the spending plan Tuesday.
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Waterville planning board signals approval of Amazon project
The 3.6-acre distribution hub would bring 150 to 200 jobs to the area, according to Amazon.