2025 was a year of discontent for many throughout Maine. Numerous protests and rallies were held throughout the state over the course of the year, with many drawing very large crowds. Some were dubbed “No Kings” protests and were part of other national demonstrations opposing many of the policies of the Trump administration, citing the president’s abuse of power and attempts to erode democracy. Protesters’ concerns included the administration’s crackdown on immigration, federal worker layoffs by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, efforts to restrict press freedom and the rollback of environmental laws. At some of the protests, groups of counter protesters gathered to show support for President Donald Trump and his policies.
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Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Maine author’s book explores the rise of Spanish-language television
Javier Marin of Ogunquit has run Spanish-language newspapers in Massachusetts and Washington, D.C. His new book, ‘Live from America: How Latino TV Conquered the U.S.’, explores the phenomenon.
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For these Maine churches, the story of Christmas and immigrants’ reality tell a similar tale
As congregations count down the days of Advent, the story of Christ’s birth and Joseph and Mary’s flight to another country for safety has prompted church leaders to draw some parallels this year.
Posted inFood & Dining, Local & State
When it comes to holiday baking, these Mainers are all about tradition
Local bakers say using recipes handed down through generations of their families keeps them connected to loved ones and adds to the magic of the holidays.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in grand style with a turkey Wellington
Or try a beet, squash or salmon version. This showstopper takes time to make, but you and your guests will be deliciously rewarded.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
In one Maine home kitchen, the impact of tariffs is tough to calculate
Even the most local or non-adventurous eaters among us probably eat food from overseas. So how are the Trump administration tariffs affecting our grocery bills?
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Maine Trust for Local News 2025 Photos of the Year
In “On Photography,” a seminal collection of essays by Susan Sontag that examines the impact and meaning of photography, Sontag writes that “to collect photographs is to collect the world.” Gathering this collection of images from all the photographers of the Maine Trust for Local News, our aim is to show you a gallery that reveals glimpses of Maine, our part of the world.
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Pittsfield ballet students perform ‘The Nutcracker’ at Waterville Opera House
Photojournalist Anna Chadwick captures an intimate look at process of staging the Bossov Ballet Theatre’s annual show.
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Central Maine 2025 Photos of the Year
Acclaimed documentary photographer Dorothea Lange once said, “Photography takes an instant out of time, altering life by holding it still.” That speaks to the core of our job as photojournalists: within the blur of the constant motion of life, we search for moments, stopping time for an instant to reveal some character, beauty or deeper meaning. This collection of images are some moments during 2025 that are worth pausing to contemplate. We hope you appreciate viewing them as much as we enjoyed finding them.
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They deliver to your door. Here’s what you can do to make it easier and safer this winter.
Whether you’re expecting a gift from Grandma or a lobster feast from your favorite restaurant, the people making home deliveries could use some consideration during the winter holidays — and always.