Organizers say they expect even larger crowds than those that gathered in June to protest the Trump administration’s actions. In Maine, rallies are planned for Portland, Lewiston-Auburn, Augusta and dozens of other communities.
Waterville
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50 years later, lessons learned in Skowhegan still resonate | Column
The immersive experience of playing Anne Sullivan more than a half century ago at Skowhegan Area High School taught an invaluable lesson.
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LeAnn Rimes sings about ‘Portland, Maine’ in new duet
The song was also released in 2014 by Tim McGraw and drew some local ire for the lyric ‘I don’t know where that is. And I don’t want to know.’
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Wild turkeys in Augusta, Open Creamery Day in Unity among Week in Photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from Oct. 10-17, 2025.
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Former workers say they reported abuse, neglect at Waterville nursing home
Mount Joseph, now facing a lawsuit over the 2021 death of a resident, has been investigated by the state over complaints of inadequate staffing and alleged abuse.
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Waterville needs more traffic enforcement | Letter
I have ridden my bike throughout Waterville at least five times a week since April. This ride was between 8 to 12 miles. I have discovered several things: • Running a red light is very common. Yellow lights mean speed up.• Drivers rarely stop for pedestrians to walk on crosswalks. • Vehicles are unregistered and/or uninspected. • […]
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8 things to do in and around central Maine
An ABBA tribute band in Waterville, A Night Out fundraiser in Augusta and an Octoberfest concert in Farmington are among reasons to get out this week.
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Colby football defense is making big plays
The UMF and Husson women’s soccer teams are scoring a lot, Ruth White still runs fast, and a Bowdoin tennis player wins a regional title.
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In her Waterville hometown, she has no home | Column
Suffering from mental illnesses, 50-year-old Jessica LeClair says it’s hard maneuvering homelessness.
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Health care options in central Maine dwindle after recent closures
Residents have to navigate long appointment waitlists and look for doctors outside of their communities, as local health providers shutter or have limited availability.