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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Jobs for Maine’s Graduates program set to go nationwide
The new nonprofit Generation US is already partnering with school systems in Kansas, Kentucky, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
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Posted inCommunity, Maine Crime
Lewiston police say ‘broken’ juvenile court system plays key role in city’s wave of shootings
‘The system is broken… The juvenile justice system right now is a revolving door,’ Chief Carly Conley said Wednesday.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
‘We take care of each other’: Midcoast community rallies for victims, first responders after mill explosion
Dozens of people from across the region donated and delivered food, water and thousands of dollars to support those battling the blaze at Robbins Lumber on Friday.
Posted inCommunity, Maine Crime, News
Court papers describe chaotic scene before a man was killed in Augusta
A Skowhegan man is charged with murder during what police say was a drug-fueled birthday party at a Flagg Street apartment in February.
Posted inMaine, News
Sports, Special Olympics, housing concerns highlight week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from May 8-15, 2026.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine providers welcome continued access to abortion pill after US Supreme Court decision
In the first half of 2025, 27% of all abortions in Maine — whether prescription or in-person procedures — were provided via telehealth.
Posted inMaine, News
Fire unfolded at business that has been part of Maine’s forest industry ‘since forever’
The explosion and fire at a Robbins Lumber in Searsmont on Friday left 1 firefighter dead and at least 10 other people injured, officials said.
Posted inMaine, News
Moratorium won’t impact existing home health, hospice services in Maine, advocates say
The Trump administration announced a 6-month moratorium on new agencies, citing ‘waste, fraud and abuse’ in Medicare and Medicaid programs.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Live updates: Over 100 responders salute remains of firefighter in Augusta procession
Several of the victims injured Friday at Robbins Lumber were being taken to Maine Medical Center in Portland, officials say. Plumes of heavy smoke could be seen for miles.