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Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Meet 15 central Maine boys basketball players to watch in 2025-26
From Farmington to Gardiner to Jackman, the region boasts standout players from all five classes.
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Officials exploring source of propane leak in Oakland home explosion
Cliff Hannon, who was seriously injured in the explosion, appears to be improving, according to fire chief.
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Waterville market, gas station project scheduled to start in May
The Rusty Lantern Market and Irving gas station combination is slated to be completed in September next year.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Head to Maine theaters for movies that run the gamut from whimsical to dark
Also, a classic favorite that takes place at Christmas is back on the big screen.
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Victim of Oakland home explosion suffers burns, broken bones
Cliff Hannon remains in critical condition after his Lakeview Drive home was leveled during an explosion Thanksgiving Day.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Things to Do
6 Maine events this week include a tree lighting and the Mallett Brothers Band
Also, the Art on the Hill holiday craft fair is all weekend at the East End Community School in Portland.
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Christmas preparation, Thanksgiving celebration featured in central Maine
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from Nov. 21-28, 2025. View more Week in Photos galleries Purchase photos from the Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel Sign up for Maine Lens our monthly photo newsletter.
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Help the Maine Trust for Local News build a sustainable future
As I approach my one-year anniversary as Publisher of the Maine Trust for Local News, I’ve been reflecting on the transitions of the past 11 months, and on the path that led me here. I’ve spent more than a decade as part of this organization — supporting our newsrooms, listening to our readers and seeing […]
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Waterville parade, opening of Kringleville to usher in holiday season
Other holiday activities on tap in the next few weeks include visits with Santa at Kringleville and the annual Light Up the Town decorating contest.