The state logged a record 4,257 Lyme disease cases in 2025, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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3 fishermen rescued off Maine coast
The sinking Vesta Renee was located by the US Coast Guard more than 20 miles south of Boothbay Harbor on Wednesday.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Norridgewock man charged with murder of girlfriend’s son raises self-defense issues
Daniel Markey also filed a civil lawsuit this week, seeking to recoup medical costs from his then-girlfriend — the mother of the man he is accused of killing and a key witness for prosecutors.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Why are schools in Boothbay receiving bulletproof backpacks?
School and police officials said the initiative to hand out some 100 ‘body shield bags’ is not in response to any specific safety threat.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Maine Democrats revive push to raise taxes on the wealthy, corporations
The move could set up a showdown between Gov. Janet Mills, who has opposed previous proposals, and her own party amid a contentious Democratic primary for U.S. Senate against a populist newcomer.
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Maine’s public defense commission out of money, issues notices to lawyers
Private lawyers who do public defense work were notified that their last payments for the fiscal year will be made this month.
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Historic Winthrop bell: 1883 Friends Church treasure anchors downtown heritage
Photographer Rich Abrahamson focuses on a moment in Winthrop showing a Winslow couple visiting the downtown.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
6 arrested in Norridgewock drug bust, sheriff says
Two of those arrested, who police said attempted to escape through a hole in the home’s floor, are also being detained for allegedly being in the United States illegally.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors
Maine’s outdoor recreation economy growing faster than anticipated
The sector accounted for more than 32,000 jobs in Maine in 2024, nearly 5% of the state’s workforce.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Carrabassett Valley man charged with murder to be held without bail
Austin J. Doucette, 24, is accused of shooting his girlfriend multiple times Sunday night and remains in custody at the Franklin County jail in Farmington.