As public works fills potholes in Waterville and other communities across the region, local mechanics get busy fixing the damage the rough pavement wreaks on cars.
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North Yarmouth man drowns while saving his children from rip current in Florida
Ryan Jennings, 46, died while holding his daughter above the water as a rip current pulled them away from the shore, according to his wife, who is pregnant with their fourth child.
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Inmate at women’s prison files suit over housing of transgender prisoner
The suit by Katie Mountain claims she faced regular harassment and assault, and was punished by prison staff for complaining.
Posted inElections, Maine, Politics
Maine attorney general sues Trump over voting order, joining 22 other states
‘A president has absolutely no authority to dictate election processes,’ Aaron Frey wrote in a release.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture, Maine
Portland teacher announced as new Maine poet laureate
Dawn Potter, of Portland, was named Friday as the seventh person to fill the role, which was created in 1995.
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics
Trump wants $1.5T for the military. What do Collins, Maine delegation say?
As the administration seeks a 40% increase in military spending, Republican Sen. Susan Collins is focusing on the proposed cuts to domestic programs in Trump’s latest budget request.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Maine, News
Proposed Jay data center would not require local approval under plan
A proposed data center at the former mill site would not require local approval and could generate significant tax revenue, according to the town manager.
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Milford toddler died of hypothermia, officials say
The Office of the State Medical Examiner says the death of Eleanora McLaughlin was ruled an accident.
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Spring sports, No Kings protest, pétanque focus of week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from March 27-April 2, 2026.
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Tito’s Vodka maker must pay $749K in Maine taxes and fines, court rules
Fifth Generation Inc. of Austin, Texas, failed to pay taxes on thousands of cases of vodka sold in Maine, the justices found.