Amazon expands delivery reach across Maine
In Caribou, Hermon, Waterville and Gorham, the online megaretailer’s last-mile delivery strategy is making headway and stirring controversy.
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Waterville officials seek grant funding for housing, commercial project
Head of Falls Village is expected to bring 63 apartments and commercial space that will require infrastructure upgrades to support it.
USM baseball, Husson softball playing host to Division III regionals
The Huskies are the second seed in their region and the Eagles are first in theirs. Husson baseball, and Colby and Bowdoin softball also qualified.
Waterville Farmers Market moves to Head of Falls Park for spring, summer season
Farmers markets in central Maine are starting their outdoor seasons.
Here’s how, and why, to give blood in Maine
Officials say donating blood is an easy way to support life-saving treatments. There are several opportunities in Kennebec County scheduled this May.
Waterville budget being grossly mismanaged | Letter
As a former councilor who raised concerns about city spending while on council, the city budget — as presented at the April 29 budget meeting — is ridiculous. Tax increment financing (TIF) money is money that is kept out of general revenue and put into its own account, with restrictions on how it can be…
Theater renovations, airport news & signs of spring represent the week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from May 1-7, 2026.
Get your fill of Maine summer theater, classical music and dance
There are operas, musicals, plays, concerts and dance festivals from Berwick to Bangor and multiple venues in between.
Maine art museums overflow with summer exhibits
On tap are photography, paintings, sculpture and the Portland Museum of Art’s exhibit of Winslow Homer sketches.
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Small changes in Varsity Maine boys lacrosse poll
Thornton, Falmouth, Yarmouth and Messalonskee maintain top 4 spots.
Varsity Maine girls lacrosse poll going through changes
Kennebunk still the unanimous No. 1, but other top teams are winning some and losing some.
Maine man accused of murder in 1987 cold case pleads not guilty
Stephen Bouchard, now 63 and living in Winslow, was arrested Friday and charged with killing Alice Hawkes, who was found dead in the Westbrook apartment they shared in 1987.
Artwalk, pet sounds, plant sales among 7 things to do in central Maine
Thoughtful Thursdays are planned for children in Augusta, don’t miss Artwalk Gardiner, Pet Sounds Live is set for Waldoboro, and a Holistic Mystic Fair in Augusta.
Kennebec Valley Community College honors its 2026 graduates
Staff photographer Russ Dillingham captured the celebrations at KVCC’s commencement ceremony, held Saturday night inside the Augusta Civic Center.
Maine State Police make arrest in 1987 killing of Alice Hawkes
Stephen Bouchard, 63, of Winslow, has been charged with murder in the death of his then-girlfriend almost 40 years after her body was found at their Westbrook apartment.
MaineGeneral will close its Fairfield eye center in July
The specialty eye center was losing up to $1 million annually, a spokesperson said. Its closure will force 4,500 patients to find new care.
Erskine softball takes down Nokomis in cross-region showdown
The B South Eagles get a two-hitter from Kelsie Dunn and a go-ahead home run from Lilly Clark to edge the B North Warriors.
Somerset County officials approve budget with overall 3.5% tax increase
Taxpayers will fund $6.9 million of the jail’s budget and $8.62 million for all other county departments for the budget year that starts July 1.
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