Richard A. Houghton was appointed by President Joe Biden to serve on the Adams Memorial Commission, which is developing a memorial to President John Adams and his family in Washington, D.C.
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Farmington vigil mourns Minneapolis mother killed by ICE agent
More than 30 people gathered under the Meetinghouse Park gazebo to honor Renee Good, who was shot and killed Wednesday.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Waterville man charged with killing roommate seeks to toss out statements made to police
Lawyers for Thomas Lowrie, who allegedly told police he had ‘done the unspeakable,’ argue that due to his mental state he was not able to waive his right to remain silent after arrest.
Posted inHealth, News
Flu, norovirus and other illnesses circulating in Maine
Wastewater data is showing ‘high’ levels of norovirus in communities.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
L.L.Bean taps retail executive as new president, CEO
Greg Elder, who joined the Freeport-based company in 2007, says he ‘believes in the power of the outdoors to bring people together.’
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
After brief reprieve, Clinton police return humor and satire to social media
Police in the Kennebec County town reversed course recently after reported complaints from other departments about the professionalism of its posts.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine can still access federal child care funds, but new process to be implemented
The Trump administration announced it will require states to provide more information to access money to make child care more affordable.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Report: Affordability biggest hurdle in every corner of Maine’s housing market
High construction costs, a disparity between wage growth and home prices, and a competitive market are all impeding the state’s efforts to soften the housing crisis.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Blaze breaks out overnight at wildlife park in Gray
The fire destroyed a Maine Wildlife Park workshop, but did not injure any animals.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Snow, sports, tree removal are focus of central Maine Week in Photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from Jan. 2-9, 2026.