Forget April showers: Spring in central Maine is fire season
As fire departments across the state fight daily brush fires in April, here’s how to stay safe.
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These are the 6 central Maine softball teams to watch in 2026
Several of the traditional contenders return, albeit with younger rosters.
Playoff excitement, wildlife & library adventure focus of central Maine week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from Feb. 27-March 5, 2026.
Vassalboro bust: Man caught with 4 pounds of cocaine by state police
Edwin Lawrence, 24, was arrested Wednesday evening after a brief chase.
Waterville biker follows loyal dog everywhere
Winfried Cates, 52, says he lets his 12-year-old golden retriever Luke determine where they go.
Kennebec Water District launching $8.6M project to filter PFAS
The treatment plant upgrades are expected to be completed in about 2 years.
Man from China killed in Vassalboro crash
Ryan Page, 48, died at the scene Monday afternoon on Route 3.
Vassalboro sewer line customers get answers ahead of meeting Thursday
Customers in the sewer district, which has been teetering on default for the past several months, asked district leaders dozens of pressing questions ahead of their December meeting, which is scheduled for Thursday afternoon.
Here are 5 girls basketball teams to watch in central Maine
The usual contenders should be in play once again, though in some cases, it will be in a new classes due to realignment.
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Janet Mills vetoes bill to temporarily ban data centers in Maine
The bill garnered international attention following its passage in the state Legislature.
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Bloody ax, journal depicting violence found at Chelsea double homicide, police testify
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Gabrielle Bérubé Pierce for Augusta Board of Education | Letter
I’m writing in enthusiastic support of Gabrielle Bérubé Pierce for the Augusta Board of Education in the June special election. I met Gabi while working together at Disability Rights Maine, when she was the attorney-advocate at Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center. She immediately impressed me with her clear-headed problem-solving and ability to find common ground in…
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Maine delays some Medicaid payments due to budget shortfall
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