Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from March 20-26, 2026.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inElections, Local & State, 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.’
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Posted inGuides, Local & State, News, Things to Do
Hop into Big Night, Maine’s evening of amphibian migration
On a few nights each spring, Mainers help frogs and salamanders cross roads, witnessing the natural pilgrimage in their backyards.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Democratic gubernatorial candidates debate at forum by and for young Mainers
Just over 2 months from the Democratic primary, Shenna Bellows, Troy Jackson, Angus King III, Hannah Pingree and Nirav Shah fielded questions on everything from housing reform and health care to addiction and systemic racism.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Capitol Police merger advances despite Republican pushback
Republican lawmakers and Capitol Police union criticize merger bill over pay gaps and inefficiencies.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News, Politics
Senate approves funding for TSA and most of Homeland Security, but not immigration enforcement
The US House of Representatives is expected to vote on it Friday.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Mills ups the pressure for permanent free community college in her final year as governor
The two-term Democratic governor now running for U.S. Senate has visited campuses recently in an effort to get one of her signature policies funded.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Local & State, News
Can we put our snow shovels away now? | Column
The last snowfall in Portland is usually at the end of March. Usually.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Will teen identified as Chelsea double homicide suspect be tried as an adult?
The teen faces a hearing in April to determine whether he’ll be tried as an adult or juvenile in the 2025 deaths of Christopher Hunnewell and Ty Carter Hunnewell.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Skowhegan interim town manager aims to bring stability for staff, residents
Donnie Zaluski, also the pollution control plant superintendent, said town officials expect the search for the new town manager will be methodical and involve input from the community.