Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from April 24-30, 2026.
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Posted inCommunity, News
Waterville’s Ticonic Bridge to close May 7 for 1 night
The closure is part of a $52.8M replacement project for the bridge that links Waterville and Winslow.
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Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News, Politics
Susan Collins votes with Democrats to halt the Iran war
Republicans say they will defer to Trump on Iran war despite arrival of 60-day deadline.
Posted inCommunity, News
With a world record set, Asian Cafe owners return to Winslow triumphant
Under the baking sun, a race to make 1,200 servings of pad thai in 1 hour was no easy feat.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, New England, News
Maine’s largest oil power plant wants to skirt clean air requirements
Neighbors and environmentalists are pushing back on the state’s proposal to allow Wyman Station to avoid more than $100 million in emission upgrades.
Posted inCommunity, Maine
Ledgeway Farm in Pittston prepares for open house featuring kids, more
Photographer Joe Phelan captures goat kids at Ledgeway Farm in Pittston.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Graham Platner, supporters celebrate as Janet Mills ends U.S. Senate bid
With the governor out of the race, Platner is turning his attention to a likely general election matchup against Susan Collins.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Controversial campaign tactic by Democratic governor candidates gets ethics scrutiny
The Maine ethics commission received complaints about the use of ‘red boxing’ by Nirav Shah, Hannah Pingree and Troy Jackson.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Platner pulls out of Senate debates after Mills ends campaign
Graham Platner’s campaign said he will focus instead on defeating Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the fall.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Teen accused of killing paddleboarder found competent to stand trial
A judge has not yet ruled whether Deven Young, who was 17 when police say he killed Sunshine Stewart, should be considered a juvenile or adult by the court.