Empty tollbooths and closed visitor centers are greeting tourists as the Trump administration considers ‘irreversible’ cuts to the National Park Service and other federal agencies.
Local & State
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Persistent drought takes toll on Maine farmers
After a wet spring, farmers hoped for blue summer skies, but also got a drought that caused crop losses and may last through winter.
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Igniting curiosity: Waterville museum carves out space for children, families
Now open for a year, the Children’s Discovery Museum of Central Maine is hitting its stride with events for both children and adults.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Maine doctors face vaccine questions amid shifting federal guidelines
To wary parents, physicians stress that childhood vaccinations have a long, successful record of preventing diseases, with the benefits far outweighing any risks.
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Augusta Downtown Alliance hires new director
Isabelle Oechslie, currently working as a planning consultant, looks to lead downtown revitalization.
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Fueled by camaraderie, Scottish heavy athletes perform feats of strength in Hallowell
Hallowell Backyard Games draws nearly 50 competitors to throw stones, logs, weights together.
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Maine Craft Weekend connects artists, businesses with the community
All weekend long, art lovers have the opportunity to explore rarely-seen studio spaces.
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A Waterville native and a stolen Picasso | Column
In 1969, a Picasso painting was stolen from a Boston airport and Whitcomb Rummel Jr. relates his family’s role in its theft and return.
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Despite challenges, Maine’s apple crop looks ‘excellent’
Orchardists say this year’s harvest is providing high-quality fruit despite uneven yields caused by a host of factors. However, there are worries for next year.
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Waterville prepares for Sukkot festival
The weeklong Jewish event will be celebrated Oct. 6-12.