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Janet Mills attends governors meeting with Trump hours after announcing she wouldn’t

by Morgan Womack February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

She initially planned to boycott the event after the White House refused to invite 2 Democratic governors, then did an 11th-hour about-face once those governors attended the meeting after all.

Local & State, News

Basketball playoffs, wrestling championships, eagles featured in week in photos

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photographers share their favorite work for Feb. 13-19, 2026.

Local & State, News, The Maine Forecast

Conserved lands spotlighted in snowmobile, snowshoe events in Rangeley

by Rebecca Richard February 20, 2026February 19, 2026

The Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust hosted snowmobile and snowshoe events that brought dozens of participants outdoors to enjoy conserved trails and winter landscapes.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Bowdoin’s updated protest policies meet pushback from students, faculty

by Riley Board February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

The Brunswick college said it is now refining those policies, which went into effect in January, following feedback.

Local & State, News

Rural Maine shelters could face closure without more state funding, directors say

by Gillian Graham February 20, 2026February 21, 2026

Shelter directors across the state are pushing lawmakers to adopt a proposal that would increase funding using a portion of the real estate transfer tax.

Local & State, News

Assistant U.S. attorney to be appointed District Court judge in Bangor

by Drew Johnson February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

Andrew Lizotte first applied for the role in 2021 before reapplying last month.

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Man dies from burns in Augusta fire

by Keith Edwards February 19, 2026February 20, 2026

Riverside Drive homeowner dies after suffering burns from fire in his basement.

Local & State, News

Maine set for another snowy weekend

by Drew Johnson February 19, 2026February 20, 2026

Most of the state will likely receive at least 3 inches of snow Friday night into Saturday, according to the National Weather Service, while there is a chance of a lighter snow Sunday evening.