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Maine, Maine Crime, News

Norridgewock man accused of killing girlfriend’s son denied bail

by Jake Freudberg November 21, 2025November 21, 2025

Daniel Markey’s attorneys were unsuccessful in arguing for bail after presenting testimony from his friends and family.

Maine, News

High school playoffs, autumn strolls, Revere and Son bell installation makes up the Week in Photos

by Rich Abrahamson, Anna Chadwick and Joe Phelan November 21, 2025November 21, 2025

Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from Nov. 14-21, 2025. View more Week in Photos galleries Purchase photos from the Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel Sign up for Maine Lens our monthly photo newsletter.

Maine, News, Politics

Maine congressional delegation condemns Trump’s ‘seditious behavior’ comments

by Rachel Ohm November 21, 2025November 21, 2025

Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King and Reps. Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden said the president should not have threatened violence against six Democratic lawmakers who appeared in a video directed at members of the military.

Food & Dining, Maine

Here’s a few places in Maine where you can dine out for Thanksgiving

by Aimsel Ponti November 21, 2025November 21, 2025

Several places are serving turkey and plenty of other options on Thanksgiving Day.

Community, Food & Dining, Life & Culture, Maine, Recipes

Preparing home-cooked meals can be expensive. Here are some ways to save.

by Dee Menear November 21, 2025December 26, 2025

Whether it is due to the cost of goods or inability to access benefits, food insecurity is a reality of life for many.

Maine, News, Schools and Education

Only 2 Maine districts make the cut for school construction funds

by Kristian Moravec The Maine Monitor November 20, 2025November 21, 2025

Schools in Bath and Frenchville can get state funding to rebuild after both were damaged by fire, while a long list of other schools await funding to replace aging and deteriorating buildings.

Maine, News, Politics

Maine lawmakers won’t take up bill to prohibit ICE agents from wearing masks

by Rachel Ohm November 20, 2025November 20, 2025

Rep. Grayson Lookner, a Portland Democrat, said he brought the proposal in response to recent incidents in Maine, including the September arrest of a parent outside a Portland school.

Maine, News

Maine regulators approve conservation plan, allowing completion of controversial NECEC line

by Ethan Horton November 20, 2025November 21, 2025

The approval, which was condemned by environmental groups, opens the door for the completion of a 53-mile transmission line through rural northwestern Maine.