Why the Maine Atlas and Gazetteer is still a page-turner
Mainers continue to mark up routes and dog-ear pages 50 years after it was first published, despite the ease and abundance of digital navigation.
West Gardiner News
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Meet the 5 central Maine boys tennis players to watch in 2026
A talented crop of seniors is ready to continue their success on the court.
Gardiner-based SAD 11 approves $33.5 million budget; taxes up 6.2%
Residents in Gardiner, West Gardiner, Pittston and Randolph will vote on whether to validate the budget in June.
These are the 6 central Maine softball teams to watch in 2026
Several of the traditional contenders return, albeit with younger rosters.
Meet the 10 central Maine softball players to watch in 2026
Several all-conference picks return to lead teams to postseason glory this spring.
Students walk out, protesting Gardiner Area High School staff cuts
Students urge officials, residents to support education funding.
See 3 Maine homes with ADUs on the market
A luxury condo in South Portland, a Colonial in Lewiston and a waterfront ranch in West Gardiner offer shared living options across the state.
Residents rally to keep LGBTQ book in Gardiner-area school libraries
While some on social media want to remove the book, district leaders say they have no plans to ban books.
Vassalboro bust: Man caught with 4 pounds of cocaine by state police
Edwin Lawrence, 24, was arrested Wednesday evening after a brief chase.
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University of Maine at Augusta celebrates class of 2026 at commencement
Friends, family and faculty members filled the Augusta Civic Center on Saturday morning to honor UMA’s newest graduates. Staff photographer Russ Dillingham captured the moments of joy.
Gabi Bérubé Pierce for Augusta School Board | Letter
Now more than ever, it’s important to have people on the Augusta School Board who support education. We need leaders who support our students, their families, our staff and our teachers. Those who demand we reduce the quality of education in Augusta seem not to understand macroeconomics and the interconnectedness of school budgets, city services,…
Tom Keefe is right for Augusta | Letter
Since I first met him, Tom Keefe has emerged as one of my go-to people to bounce ideas off in the politics and government sphere. I’ve seen both how he comes prepared before making a presentation and how he processes and responds to information in real time. I’m confident that he will be an effective,…
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.
Contour’s 30-seat jet visits Augusta State Airport
The Tennessee-based small plane service seeks to provide regular flights connecting the Augusta State Airport to both Boston and Washington, D.C.
Hallowell police chief resigns, city manager confirms
Chris Giles became chief in December 2024 and has overseen high-profile arrests and tense budget discussions.
Augusta council votes 5-3 to approve slashed city budget
Thursday’s vote cut $6.6 million from the original proposed budget, ending a contentious month of budget deliberations.
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.
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.
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