Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the week of June 20-27, 2025.
Waterville
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Eastbound lane of Ticonic Bridge in Waterville and Winslow opens
The eastbound lane of the Ticonic Bridge from Waterville to Winslow opened at 5 p.m. Thursday after a six-month closure for construction.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Feds forced to return community paramedicine funding to Maine
The federal grants that were frozen in March have been returned to Maine’s programs.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
I moved to Maine to escape Duke. Then Cooper Flagg appeared.
Between Cooper Flagg and Jordon Hudson, it’s a tricky time to be a UNC alumna in Maine.
Posted inMaine, News
Waterville residents handpick Langlais sculptures for new exhibit
The exhibit opened June 18 downtown at the Paul J. Schupf Art Center.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Central Maine was really hot Tuesday. How hot was it?
The previous record temperature for June 24 in Augusta was 93 degrees, but that record appeared to be broken before 1 p.m. Tuesday.
Posted inNews, Sports
Maine coaches, players bristle at inequities in college lacrosse championships
Women’s Division II and III teams are left out of ‘Championship Weekend’ at Gillette Stadium, raising questions about whether the NCAA is treating all athletes equally.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine
Maine’s hospitals say they’re under threat by proposed Medicaid cuts
Sen. Susan Collins, a key vote, has not indicated whether she will vote in favor of President Trump’s budget bill.
Posted inMaine, News
Extreme heat hits Maine: Where to go and what to do as temperatures soar
Maine is facing temperatures in the 90s, with the heat index exceeding 100, leading to warnings from experts and the opening of cooling centers Monday and Tuesday.
Posted inThings to Do
The Monmouth Fair, Waterville, Gardiner concerts set this week
Fair season continues, free summer concerts startup and an exhibit in Monson opens this week.