Photographer Rich Abrahamson focuses on divers looking for invasive aquatic plants at Messalonskee Lake in Oakland.
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Posted inCommunity, News
Randolph fire not considered suspicious, investigators say
The fire marshal’s office believes Wednesday night’s blaze at Coutts Brothers Inc. started in an open-air lean-to.
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Posted inCommunity, News
Farmington youth fishing derby brings in children from eight towns
The Farmington Rotary Club’s annual youth fishing derby drew 24 children to Fish ’N Play, where Cohen Mitchell, of Jay, won the biggest fish prize.
Posted inCommunity, Maine Crime, News
Police cleared in fatal Hartland shooting while executing drug search warrant
The attorney general’s office released its report Friday on the September 2025 shooting death of Isaac Robinson.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors
27 piping plover chicks have already hatched in Maine
Here’s how to protect this endangered species while visiting coastal beaches.
Posted inCommunity, News, Schools and Education
Farmington tech school honors students at recognition ceremony
Foster Career & Technical Education Center recognized students June 1 for completing programs and other accomplishments.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Ex-girlfriend at the center of Graham Platner’s latest scandal says she was ‘set up.’ He says she’s a political operative.
Lyndsey Fifield made the most explosive claims about Platner in Thursday’s New York Times story.
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics
Meet Genevieve McDonald, the former Graham Platner staffer who keeps criticizing him
Critics say she’s a turncoat. Friends say she’s just speaking her mind.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Outdoors sports, activities & a move focus of week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from May 29-June 4.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors, Things to Do
Maine’s network of gear libraries can help you get outside this summer
Each one has a different pricing structure and unique inventory, but all share a commitment to access and sustainability.