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Vassalboro voters consider cutting lone police officer, pass $4.3M budget
The annual town meeting included discussion of the Vassalboro Sanitary District and funding for the Townline Newspaper.
Kennebec County residents don’t vote in local elections. Is there a fix?
Small town elections, especially in the spring, draw only small crowds who decide big questions.
3 takeaways from Vassalboro’s budget proposal
Where the budget committee and select board disagree, and what it all means for taxes.
Vassalboro man killed in ATV crash
Authorities say the man was driving on his property Friday night when he hit a rock, which caused the vehicle to roll over.
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.
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.
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Maine’s high court vacates order terminating mother’s parental rights
The state supreme court found that the guardian ad litem who waived the mother’s parental rights was appointed without notice or a hearing.
What to know before setting off fireworks in central Maine
In all of central Maine’s cities, you’ll need a permit to set off fireworks.
Augusta man pleads not guilty to manslaughter charge in fatal Winthrop crash
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Meet the spring KVAC All-Conference and All-Academic teams
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Winslow announces new police chief
Vicente Morris said he wants to bring community spirit back to the town.
Fletcher Babcock holds off Caleb Manuel to win Charlie’s Maine Open
The pro from Danielson, Connecticut, made some clutch shots to stay in front of the Topsham native, then prevailed down the stretch.
Federal law enforcement agencies search homes in Augusta, Biddeford
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Takeaways from Day 2 of the Charlie’s Maine Open
Fletcher Babcock sizzles to take the lead, but Topsham’s Caleb Manuel is close behind him going into the final round.
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