Orchardists say this year’s harvest is providing high-quality fruit despite uneven yields caused by a host of factors. However, there are worries for next year.
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Local, state and national news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Local & State, News, Op-Eds
A Waterville native and a stolen Picasso | Column
In 1969, a Picasso painting was stolen from a Boston airport and Whitcomb Rummel Jr. relates his family’s role in its theft and return.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Religion and Values
Waterville prepares for Sukkot festival
The weeklong Jewish event will be celebrated Oct. 6-12.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Times Record
Long-awaited report reveals electrical fault likely caused Brunswick PFAS spill
The root cause analysis report will be discussed at an Oct. 29 Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority board meeting.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Maine House speaker backs bill that could reduce wait times for dental surgeries
The bill would improve reimbursement rates for general anesthesia, cutting monthslong wait times for dental procedures.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Troop sendoff in Augusta and Yom Kippur in Waterville featured in the Week In Photos
Central Maine photographers share their top picks for Sept. 26-Oct. 2, 2025.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Maine won’t adopt Trump’s tax breaks on tips, overtime until lawmakers weigh in
Gov. Janet Mills has directed the state tax assessor not to align Maine’s tax code with provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill unless directed by lawmakers, saying it will cost the state more than $400 million this year.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Republican Jonathan Bush poised to enter Maine governor’s race
The cousin and nephew of former presidents is bound to shake up what has been a stable field of Republicans seeking the nomination.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Thomas College faculty votes to unionize, citing frustration over changes
Organizers at the Waterville college say the move is a response to policy shifts by a new president that affect job expectations and academic offerings.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Early voting in Maine has begun. Here’s what you need to know.
In-person absentee voting begins Oct. 6 as voters weigh 2 statewide ballot questions and a host of local races.