To wary parents, physicians stress that childhood vaccinations have a long, successful record of preventing diseases, with the benefits far outweighing any risks.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Waterville museum carves out space for children, families
Now open for a year, the Children’s Discovery Museum of Central Maine is hitting its stride with events for both children and adults.
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Persistent drought takes toll on Maine farmers
After a wet spring, farmers hoped for blue summer skies, but also got a drought that caused crop losses and may last through winter.
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Shutdown doesn’t deter visitors at Acadia National Park. For now.
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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Waterville prepares for Sukkot festival
The weeklong Jewish event will be celebrated Oct. 6-12.
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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.