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.
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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.
Waterville biker follows loyal dog everywhere
Winfried Cates, 52, says he lets his 12-year-old golden retriever Luke determine where they go.
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This petition could transform voting in Augusta elections. What’s at stake?
A half-dozen Augusta residents plan to circulate a petition to eliminate ward-specific representation and implement ranked-choice voting — a proposal that has drawn fierce opposition.
Orono, Bangor Christian win Class C track and field titles
Orono’s Easnadh Nobel-To’olo and Dirigo’s William Morris both claim three individual state titles at Winslow High School.
Cleanup efforts needed in Augusta | Letter
We have lived in Augusta for six years. In that time, we have seen many beautiful things including various walking paths along the Kennebec River. However, these paths are constantly eroded by homeless encampments, along with their trash, discarded clothing and personal items such as maxi-pads and used toilet paper. If Maine wants tourism dollars,…
Outdoors sports, activities & a move focus of week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from May 29-June 4.
Local vendors set up for the Augusta Farmers Market at Mill Park
Photographer Joe Phelan captures activity at the summer market.
Planting flowers in downtown Augusta | photos
Photographer Joe Phelan captures the sprucing up of downtown businesses.
With just $500, Maine’s syringe disposal program can’t get off the ground
Advocates say the state-run program could have taken a significant burden off municipalities and community organizations. Lawmakers hope it still can.
Augusta’s rainbow crosswalks get coat of fresh paint | photos
Photographer Joe Phelan captures the annual tradition of honoring pride month by adding color to crosswalks.
After months of planning, historic Augusta house is relocated
The 1899 house formerly located at 15 Western Ave. traveled on the back of a moving truck Sunday morning.
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