Empty tollbooths and closed visitor centers are greeting tourists as the Trump administration considers ‘irreversible’ cuts to the National Park Service and other federal agencies.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Fueled by camaraderie, Scottish heavy athletes perform feats of strength in Hallowell
Hallowell Backyard Games draws nearly 50 competitors to throw stones, logs, weights together.
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Maine Craft Weekend connects artists, businesses with the community
All weekend long, art lovers have the opportunity to explore rarely-seen studio spaces.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Maine, News, Op-Eds
A Waterville native and a stolen Picasso | Column
In 1969, a Picasso painting was stolen from a Boston airport and Whitcomb Rummel Jr. relates his family’s role in its theft and return.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Despite challenges, Maine’s apple crop looks ‘excellent’
Orchardists say this year’s harvest is providing high-quality fruit despite uneven yields caused by a host of factors. However, there are worries for next year.
Posted inMaine, News, Religion and Values
Waterville prepares for Sukkot festival
The weeklong Jewish event will be celebrated Oct. 6-12.
Posted inMaine, News, Times Record
Long-awaited report reveals electrical fault likely caused Brunswick PFAS spill
The root cause analysis report will be discussed at an Oct. 29 Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority board meeting.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine House speaker backs bill that could reduce wait times for dental surgeries
The bill would improve reimbursement rates for general anesthesia, cutting monthslong wait times for dental procedures.
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Troop sendoff in Augusta and Yom Kippur in Waterville featured in the Week In Photos
Central Maine photographers share their top picks for Sept. 26-Oct. 2, 2025.
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Maine won’t adopt Trump’s tax breaks on tips, overtime until lawmakers weigh in
Gov. Janet Mills has directed the state tax assessor not to align Maine’s tax code with provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill unless directed by lawmakers, saying it will cost the state more than $400 million this year.