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Local, state and national news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Sisterhood-building events set for February
Finding Our Voices Book Club discussion and cold water dip fundraiser bring hope and connectivity to women across Maine.
Gun safety advocates turn in signatures to force fall referendum on red flag law
The Maine Gun Safety Coalition says it collected more than 80,000 signatures in an effort to put the measure on the ballot in November.
‘The Wild Robot,’ based on Maine author’s book, up for Oscars
The book is one of a series by Midcoast author and illustrator Peter Brown.
How long will winter be? Kennebec Kenny to make Feb. 2 prediction
Groundhog Day celebration to include brunch treats and coffee following the prediction.
Vassalboro Scouts to be honored Scout Sunday Feb. 2
A reception will follow in the Vassalboro United Methodist Church fellowship hall.
Winslow, Phillips, Augusta women win American Miss National pageant titles
Brooklyn Kelly of Winslow, Lauren Jakub of Chelsea, Jennifer Fortin of Augusta and Ruthie Gusler of Phillips were among the Maine pageant delegates to receive top honors.
2025 Kenney Awards ceremony set for Friday in Augusta
The Kennebec Valley of Chamber of Commerce event honors winners in six categories, three of which are chosen on the night via live text voting.
Freight train speeds to increase up to 4 times in Maine
The increase will affect railroad crossings in Auburn, Lewiston, Monmouth, Winthrop, Waterville and beyond.
Maine’s Lion Electric school buses have been a disaster. What’s next?
As the company experiences financial troubles, the Maine Department of Education hopes to get relief for school districts.