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Maine State Police make arrest in 1987 killing of Alice Hawkes
Stephen Bouchard, 63, of Winslow, has been charged with murder in the death of his then-girlfriend almost 40 years after her body was found at their Westbrook apartment.
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Posted inElections, Maine, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics
Graham Platner calls for end to federal gas, diesel taxes
The presumptive Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate is also calling for a nationwide, 4-year freeze on electricity rate increases.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Theater renovations, airport news & signs of spring represent the week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from May 1-7, 2026.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Liberty man accused of assaulting select board member
The 56-year-old man was arrested after the alleged attack at the town hall Tuesday, Maine State Police said.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
MaineGeneral will close its Fairfield eye center in July
The specialty eye center was losing up to $1 million annually, a spokesperson said. Its closure will force 4,500 patients to find new care.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Everything you need to know about paying for an ADU
There are a variety of financing options when considering whether to build.
Posted inMaine, News
Where are Portland residents moving? U-Haul gives us a sense.
Here are the top destinations for one-way truck rentals from the city.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Republican candidates for Maine governor just forged another alliance
David Jones and Ben Midgely both told supporters to vote for the other as their second choice in the June primary.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Republican gubernatorial candidate asks voters to rank Jonathan Bush 2nd on ballot
Robert Wessels is staying in the race but is also serving as what the Bush campaign called one of its ‘grassroots chairs’ focused on the northern half of Maine.