Members of the Bath Marine Draftsmen’s Association will vote Saturday morning on the agreement, which the union says is an improvement over the offer it rejected ahead of striking this week.
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Central Maine Healthcare CEO quietly replaced after acquisition by nonprofit
The former head of the Lewiston-based health system said in January that the new owners were ‘going to maintain local leadership.’ He was replaced the day after the acquisition.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
A Democratic official flagged potential problems with MaineCare. Mills is pushing back.
State Auditor Matt Dunlap’s fresh findings about MaineCare financial controls drew pushback from Gov. Janet Mills’ administration. Both Democrats are seeking higher office this year.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Former Kennebec County EMA director’s trial moved to new county
A judge granted a request by Arthur True’s attorney to move his trial out of Kennebec County. True is accused of downloading nude photos of a co‑worker.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Applications for Maine’s new paid family leave program open Monday
The program, which will start paying out benefits on May 1, provides up to 12 weeks of pay for Mainers to take medical, parental, military or safety leave.
Posted inMaine, News
Number of children in Maine in state custody continues to drop
A state official credits the decline in part to a renewed focus on preventing abuse and neglect.
Posted inMaine, News, Things to Do
Skowhegan’s Lights Up Productions prepares to stage ‘The Crucible’
Photographer Rich Abrahamson captures the play’s ‘tech week’ at Skowhegan Opera House.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Amazon plans 3.6-acre distribution hub on Waterville, Sidney field
The developer plans to hold a public informational meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Waterville City Council’s chambers.
Posted inMaine, News
Chickens, Maine Maple Sunday Weekend & seed selection focus of week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from March 20-26, 2026.
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics
Trump reluctantly praises Susan Collins in Fox News interview
The president initially lumped Maine’s senior senator into a group of Republicans he’s ‘not at all fans of,’ before calling her ‘a good person.’