Nirav Shah, now the deputy director of the U.S. CDC, praised Maine for addressing extreme heat and tick-borne illnesses. Those who survive floods report more stress, anxiety and depression, health groups say.

Pope Francis highlights what he calls the presidential candidates' anti-life policies on abortion and migration.

Boar's Head expressed regret and deep apologies for the outbreak in a statement on its website.

PFAS levels in Hallowell water are below current state standards but well above new federal standards set to go into effect in 2029, causing residents to wonder about their exposure to the forever chemicals.

The district hired engineering firm Wright-Pierce in May to design and construct the facility, which officials said will bring PFAS in Hallowell's drinking water to non-detectable levels.

Israel Carpenter, 47, of Main Street, Clinton, faces multiple drug charges. He is being held at Kennebec County jail in Augusta, according to police.

Question 5 on the November ballot will give voters a chance to decide whether the original 1901 Maine state flag should replace the current flag featuring the state seal.

Codie Rice, 29, and Brian LeClair, 46, were arrested while cutting copper out of the abandoned building's classrooms, bathrooms and hallways, police say.

Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.

The strike started soon after a regional branch of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers reported that in a Thursday vote, 94.6% of participating members rejected a contract offer.

Maine's leaf-peeping season kicked off this week with the first foliage report of the fall from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. 

We all need a place to rest, contemplate and block out the worries of the world, Amy Calder writes.

A state judge has struck down North Dakota’s ban on abortion, saying that the state constitution creates a fundamental right to access abortion before a fetus is viable

Franklin Savings Bank donated $2,000 and Kyes Insurance chipped in $1,641 to cover costs for active shooter training held earlier this year in Farmington.

Michael C. Matie, 44, was sentenced to serve one year of a three-year sentence followed by four years probation.

New York City Police Commissioner Edward Caban has resigned after 15 months in office.

At the peak of the storm, 450,000 people in Louisiana were without power.

Orchards in Farmington and New Sharon are open for picking.

The Kingfield Select Board is considering Whitney Rhodes' proposal to open a coffee shop, but concerns over the town's wastewater system have delayed approval pending further engineering assessments.

The 14-year-old boy and 16-year-old girl will each be issued a summons on charges of felony burglary, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, and criminal mischief, officer Michael Adcock said.

Nicholas Carter, 31, ran out of the Somerset County Courthouse in handcuffs Wednesday after a jury convicted him of aggravated assault against a 14-month-old child, officials said.

The Republican nominee posted Thursday on Truth Social that 'THERE WILL BE NO THIRD DEBATE!' He also suggested that a 'prizefighter' who loses a bout is always the one to call for a rematch.

Formerly The Blind Pig, the newly-conceived restaurant 266 StillWater opened this week to offer a different variety in cuisine in a downsized, refurbished space.

The embrace of a more expansionary policy in China’s capital is effectively getting canceled out in the provinces, where authorities are in full belt-tightening mode.

The Walmart Supercenter at 201 Civic Center Drive was evacuated Thursday afternoon following discovery of a threatening message at the store.

Join us for a conversation with "American Idol" star Julia Gagnon on Tuesday, November 19 at 7 p.m. at Given Auditorium, Colby College.

The change follows weeks of criticism from other bidders and community members over the procurement process for the Hutchinson Center.

State and municipal leaders are calling for changes after learning that Executive Director Kristine Logan failed to disclose a 2023 inspection report showing deficiencies in the fire suppression system that malfunctioned Aug. 19, spewing 50,000 gallons of toxic foam.

The recommended sentence for Trisha Payeur, 43, is 12 years with all but three years and eight months suspended, followed by four years of probation.

Disaster struck during the ship's first return voyage back to France from the U.S. The ship collided with the Maine-built barque Adriatic, which was en route from Belfast to Georgia.

Lower mortgage rates would help boost home shoppers’ purchasing power. But many economists’ forecasts call for the average rate on a 30-year home loan to remain above 6% this year.

The company is slowing its pace of studying new treatments in part because of recent commercial challenges.

The forecast suggests Thursday night might be a great opportunity to see the northern lights in parts of Maine.

Ukraine launched its daring incursion into Kursk in August, partly in the hopes Russia would divert troops there from Donetsk in eastern Ukraine where a push by the Russian army is threatening to overrun a belt of key defensive strongholds.

This conversation will take place on Tuesday, October 15 at 7 p.m. at Ostrove Auditorium, Colby College.

But repairs weren't made to the site's aging system, which went on to malfunction and discharge 51,000 gallons of toxic chemical foam in August.

Town councilors discussed proposed regulations Wednesday night for living long term in such vehicles, but said they were not ready to vote on an ordinance.

Alberto Fujimori, who governed with an increasingly authoritarian hand from 1990-2000, was pardoned in 2023 from his convictions for corruption and responsibility for the murder of 25 people.

The MTV Video Music Awards returned Wednesday night with a whole lot of Taylor Swift.

Just 55 days before the election, the Republican presidential candidate has emerged from a rocky contest against his Democratic rival, Kamala Harris, looking to regain his footing.

The 14-year-old was visiting family friends when the crash occurred Tuesday in a driveway on Cross Road.

Trisha G. Payeur, 43, is on bail for several charges, including manslaughter after a motor vehicle crash that killed a Livermore woman in 2002 in North Jay.

President Biden granted an emergency declaration that will help Louisiana secure federal money and logistical assistance from partners such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

The Board of Selectmen’s annual goal-setting workshop focused largely on transparency and how to handle conflicts of interest.

Following a year and a half of gathering information from a variety of sources, Dresden's Education Exploratory Committee laid out four likely options for educating the town's students, including remaining in Regional School Unit 2 or closing the school altogether.

The event, put together by Winthrop schools graduate Aaron Wilmot, brought in several professional disc golf players to teach students the basics of the booming sport.

About 30 people took part in the walk of remembrance that began at the Randall Student Center and ended at the UMA 9/11 memorial, where there were painted bricks honoring the 2,977 victims.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has mandated that districts inform families of their options since 2017, but even when parents are aware, having to pay by cash or check to avoid fees can be burdensome.

Campbell's roots date back to 1869, as a modest operation out of New Jersey that later grew. The current Campbell Soup name was adopted in 1922, according to the company's website.

Some 9/11 victims’ relatives appealed to presidential candidates for accountability as the U.S. marked an anniversary laced with election-season politics.

During the April incident, Clifford Warren jumped the bar and ran toward Jason Servil, who was being sentenced for the murder of Warren’s sister, Alice Abbott.

State and local election officials say problems with the nation's mail delivery system threaten to disenfranchise voters and that repeated outreach to the Postal Service to resolve the issues had failed.

Secretary Jamie McKechnie raised concerns about the processes and informalities being used by the Planning Board.

A recent internal watchdog report found systemic shortcomings in the CIA’s handling of such complaints was classified as 'secret,' shielded as a potential threat to national security.

A key reason for last month's drop in overall inflation was the third drop in gas prices in the past four months.

The stops are part of a Harris-Walz push to rally voters and build enthusiasm as the campaign enters its final 2 months.

The $30 million bond, which goes to voters in November, would pay for engineers, heavy equipment and laborers needed to build trails that will withstand climate change and make Maine a world-class outdoor recreation leader, advocates say.

Being a '9/11 family' reverberates through generations, and commemorating and understanding the Sept. 11 attacks one day will be up to a world with no first-hand memory of them.

Incumbent Rep. Jared Golden questions Austin Theriault's commitment to Second Amendment rights following a report that the Republican challenger called police about a man 'walking onto his front porch holding an AR-15.'

A spokesperson said Gov. Janet Mills is 'actively engaged' in lawsuit negotiations, but a key state senator called for the governor to get 'personally involved' in finding solutions.

Taylor Swift, calling herself a ‘childless cat lady,’ endorsed Kamala Harris for president shortly after the debate ended on Tuesday night.

Harris opened the debate by marching across the stage to shake Trump’s hand, an exchange that set the tone for the next 90 minutes.

The Waterville Planning Board spent nearly an hour Tuesday night discussing the First Church of Waterville's request that the city rezone properties off Park Street, but the board was not ready to make a recommendation to the City Council.

In the first debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, their highly different views of the country provided a stark contrast between their agendas.

Zachery Conners, 26, was among 4 workers accused of abuse that included waterboarding, choking and sexually assaulting a nonverbal adult male client at the Lee Residential Care center in Hampden.

The freshly minted Category 1 hurricane packed top sustained winds of 75 mph and forecasters warned it was expected to crash ashore Wednesday in Louisiana.

Selectmen chose Ranger Construction Corp. of Fairfield to build a $2.3 million baseball field and other infrastructure at the Skowhegan Community Center at 39 Poulin Drive.

It's the first such recall since Maine's recreational cannabis market launched in 2020, and it affects 3 pre-rolls and 1 flower product, all produced by Cannabis Cured.

The Dempsey Center has established a $2 million fundraising goal and has raised over half that so far.

The burglary occurred at about 5 a.m., according to a store surveillance video, and was reported at about 9 a.m., Livermore Falls officer Trevor Gagnon said.

The purpose of the project is for safety improvements, according to Douglas Coombs, senior project manager of the state highway program.

One resident answered the former superintendent's call to try to remove from office two school board members, but the town charter does not allow her to proceed.

Rather than a unifying moment, the event took place against the backdrop of a bitter, partisan back-and-forth over who is to blame for the rushed and deadly evacuation from Kabul.

House Speaker Mike Johnson is vowing to press ahead with requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration as part of a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown

City councilors have been making cuts to the municipal budget approved in July, intended to give residents tax relief. They were told Monday night that it's likely too late.

The response drew a strong rebuke from both U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Aysenur Ezgi Eygi's family, which said it is 'deeply offended.'

The Hallowell City Council voted to explore improvements to working conditions and pay during its Monday night meeting.

The president of the union local that represents 33,000 Boeing workers predicted that they will vote against the proposed deal.