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Local & State, News

Signs of winter ending, Chizzzle Wizzle, state house activity: week in photos

March 20, 2026March 23, 2026

Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from March 13-19, 2026.

Local & State, News

Portland officials facing outcry after Turning Point USA joins Expo event

by Andrew Rice March 20, 2026March 20, 2026

Critics say the city was intentionally misled by Calvary Chapel Greater Portland, which booked the gathering.

Local & State, News, Politics

4 takeaways from the Wabanaki-hosted gubernatorial debate

by Reuben M. Schafir March 19, 2026March 21, 2026

On the key issue of tribal sovereignty, the 3 independents and 5 Democrats who attended the Houlton event Thursday night were mostly in favor.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Man arrested on drug charges in Clinton heading to court

by Amy Calder March 19, 2026March 20, 2026

Suspected narcotics with an estimated street value of $50,000 were seized following a traffic stop and search in February.

Local & State, News, Politics, Schools and Education

Maine’s school funding formula could be changed for first time in 20 years

by Riley Board March 19, 2026March 20, 2026

Following a major amendment, the education committee pushes forward significant changes to the Essential Programs and Services formula that education leaders said are long overdue.

Local & State, News

Woman dies in Penobscot County fire

by Drew Johnson March 19, 2026March 19, 2026

The other 5 occupants of the home in Winn escaped and were treated for smoke inhalation at a hospital, officials say.

Business, Local & State, News

Maine may spare some scam victims from paying taxes on losses

by Kelley Bouchard March 19, 2026March 21, 2026

A legislative committee unanimously voted to advance the proposal on Thursday.

Local & State, Politics

Why Angus King and a Utah Republican are worried about a rural home program

by Billy Kobin March 19, 2026March 21, 2026

The Maine senator and Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, are contacting Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to argue against recent changes to a rural home loan program.