The government argues that the court lacks the authority to hear the case and that the families’ claims don’t meet the legal standard to move forward.
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Get ready to see Susan Collins during the Super Bowl
A Collins ad from an outside group seeks to boost Maine’s senior senator, who is facing a high-profile 2026 reelection battle and low approval ratings.
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Waterville winter indoor farmers’ market offers Thursday hours
The market utilizes space at Chace Forum through April and will move to Head of Falls in May.
Posted inElections, Local & State, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics
Susan Collins brings home $425M to Maine as she gears up for tough election
The Republican senator’s funding prowess is a major reason she has been so hard to unseat, despite low approval ratings.
Posted inLife & Culture, News
Guns, wedding gowns, cold beer offered at Windsor store
Rich Abrahamson focuses on a bridal shop tucked inside Hussey’s General Store.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
State police ID victim shot Monday in Augusta homicide
The victim of the Monday night shooting on Flagg Street was identified as Billyjack Curtis, 51, of Augusta.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Wyman’s wants to sell some of its Maine blueberry fields. Why?
The biggest wild blueberry grower in the US has listed 781 acres in the Midcoast.
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Central Maine sports, snow removal, outdoor recreation featured in week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from Jan. 30-Feb. 5, 2026.
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Fire destroys off-the-grid house in Fairfield
The fire was reported Thursday afternoon at 28 Davis Road.
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Augusta is reassessing real estate. What does that mean for your property taxes?
The revaluation is expected to be complete by July, with residential properties expected to take on more of the city’s tax burden.