In Farmington and Carrabassett Valley on April 22, Finding Our Voices hosted events to highlight domestic violence awareness — inspired by death of woman killed March 8.
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Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Augusta’s Togus Pond gets second round of alum treatment
The treatment is scientifically designed to help restore the lake’s natural chemical balance and prevent algae blooms.
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Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Judge gives Maine 30 days to review validity of trans referendum signatures
Earlier this week, the Office of the Maine Attorney General conceded that up to 3,014 signatures backing a referendum on trans participation in school sports might be invalid.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Bloody ax, journal depicting violence found at Chelsea double homicide, police testify
A District Court judge will determine whether a teenager accused of killing 2 men in Chelsea last year will be tried as a juvenile or as an adult.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Earth Day, spring & lacross focus of this week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from April 17-23, 2026.
Posted inBusiness, Hearts of Pine, Leslie Bridgers, Maine, News, Opinion
Maine businesses are cashing in on Hearts of Pine fever | Column
Companies, brands and institutions of all kinds are attaching themselves to the uber-popular Portland soccer team. Makes sense to me.
Posted inCommunity, News
Belgrade town clerk named interim town manager
The decision comes after residents campaigned for Mary Vogel at the last select board meeting.
Posted inCommunity, Maine
Children explore art, creativity at Waterville Creates camp
Photographer Anna Chadwick captures a few moments of children creating shadow boxes during the April Artist and Maker Camp.
Posted inMaine, News
Former dean of pharmacy, who researched maple syrup, sues UNE for firing him
Navindra Seeram says the school did not give notice before firing him last April after he was the subject of a critical New York Times story.
Posted inHealth, News
Maine delays some Medicaid payments due to budget shortfall
There will be no disruption in Medicaid services, hospital officials said.