What to know about Maine courts going digital in central Maine
Here are 5 takeaways as Maine courts in Augusta, Waterville and Skowhegan transition from paper to electronic filing.
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Western Maine school competes in WinterKids Winter Games
Community Regional Charter School in Skowhegan is taking part in the 2026 WinterKids Winter Games, a monthlong statewide outdoor learning and wellness challenge for Maine schools.
Skowhegan officials work to ‘untangle’ their books
Like many towns, Skowhegan is several years behind on audits, although the town manager said there are no signs of issues with municipal finances.
Skowhegan officials deny medical pot grow house plans
Albert Kang, who consults with growers on legal compliance, said the town has imposed onerous requirements for the grow house at 667 Waterville Road.
Comedy, theater, music events set for central Maine this week
Reggie Watts plans show in Gardiner, Waterville Opera House to stage ‘The Nerd,’ and The Chocolate Church Arts Center plans to host Jason Anderson.
Warming centers opening in Augusta, Waterville, Skowhegan
With dangerously cold weather and snow expected this weekend, many communities around central Maine are offering a place to stay warm.
Maine’s outdoor recreation industry is ripe for growth, leaders say
Outdoor recreation contributed $3.4 billion to Maine’s economy in 2023.
Cold weather is coming. Are you ready?
A weather system with dangerously cold wind chills is expected to arrive in Maine on Friday and bring snow on Sunday.
Norridgewock man accused of murder deemed competent for trial
Kendall Purnell pleaded not guilty at his arraignment Thursday, as his attorneys requested a criminal responsibility evaluation.
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news from surrounding communities
Waterville should bring back spring sidewalk sales days | Letter
In the not-too-distant past, Waterville conducted a spring sidewalk arts sale, bringing many local artists to the downtown area for a one- or two-day event. It promoted local businesses and offered the community exposure to artistic projects created by area residents. Why not bring back that pleasant spring event for all of us to enjoy…
Bill proposes PFAS help for Maine’s private well owners
The legislation would pay to test private wells near a known source of forever chemical pollution, such as landfills or firefighting foam spill sites.
Fairfield death investigation remains ongoing, state police say
Police confirmed they were investigating Tuesday night on the road where a man’s body was found days earlier but declined to say if there was any connection.
Check out the Varsity Maine basketball highlight reel from last week
Nifty passes, loose-ball magic and some long-range gems.
Winter storm hits Maine with over a foot of snow
Snowfall totals in parts of southern Maine could near 2 feet by the time the nor’easter wraps up Tuesday morning, forecasters say.
Oakland man found dead on side of road in Fairfield
The Augusta medical examiner will conduct an autopsy on Jason Grant, 46, of Oakland, in the coming days.
Waterville MLK event, Augusta protest, winter activities, high school sports focus of week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from Jan. 16-23, 2026. View more Week in Photos galleries Purchase photos from the Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel Sign up for Maine Lens our monthly photo newsletter.
Watch Varsity Maine’s basketball highlight reel from Week 7
Dunks, and-1s, swats and game-winning shots.
Somerset, Waldo counties agree to new jail boarding contract
Officials from both counties called the agreement to hold Waldo County’s inmates at the Somerset County Jail a win for their respective budgets.
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