A state official credits the decline in part to a renewed focus on preventing abuse and neglect.
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Skowhegan’s Lights Up Productions prepares to stage ‘The Crucible’
Photographer Rich Abrahamson captures the play’s ‘tech week’ at Skowhegan Opera House.
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Amazon plans 3.6-acre distribution hub on Waterville, Sidney field
The developer plans to hold a public informational meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Waterville City Council’s chambers.
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Chickens, Maine Maple Sunday Weekend & seed selection focus of week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from March 20-26, 2026.
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics
Trump reluctantly praises Susan Collins in Fox News interview
The president initially lumped Maine’s senior senator into a group of Republicans he’s ‘not at all fans of,’ before calling her ‘a good person.’
Posted inGuides, Maine, News, Things to Do
Hop into Big Night, Maine’s evening of amphibian migration
On a few nights each spring, Mainers help frogs and salamanders cross roads, witnessing the natural pilgrimage in their backyards.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Democratic gubernatorial candidates debate at forum by and for young Mainers
Just over 2 months from the Democratic primary, Shenna Bellows, Troy Jackson, Angus King III, Hannah Pingree and Nirav Shah fielded questions on everything from housing reform and health care to addiction and systemic racism.
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Capitol Police merger advances despite Republican pushback
Republican lawmakers and Capitol Police union criticize merger bill over pay gaps and inefficiencies.
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Senate approves funding for TSA and most of Homeland Security, but not immigration enforcement
The US House of Representatives is expected to vote on it Friday.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Can we put our snow shovels away now? | Column
The last snowfall in Portland is usually at the end of March. Usually.