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Kennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News

Winslow, MCI, Lawrence athletes excel in track; while ecology, politics and baseball round out week

by Joe Phelan June 6, 2025June 17, 2025

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

Maine, News

Maine’s next wildlife protection plan will consider climate threats

by Penelope Overton June 6, 2025June 6, 2025

The once-a-decade conservation blueprint will weigh climate change threats, include plants as well as animals and emphasize habitat protection.

Local Elections, Maine, Politics

How do I find my polling place? Can I still register to vote? And more election questions answered.

June 5, 2025June 6, 2025

Maine voters will head to polling places across the state Tuesday to approve or reject local school budgets.

Maine, Politics

Care workers gather at Maine State House to join call for wage increases

by Joe Lawlor June 5, 2025June 5, 2025

Advocates say the state needs to support raises for direct care workers so nursing homes, group homes and other agencies can compete for staff with fast food restaurants and retailers.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education

Central Maine voters to decide on school budgets, candidates and local issues

by Kennebec Journal staff report June 5, 2025October 6, 2025

The June 10 elections across central Maine feature school votes, town elections and special ballot questions.

Maine, News, Politics

Proposed tax increases spark clash in Maine Legislature

by Randy Billings June 5, 2025June 6, 2025

Advocates urged lawmakers to increase taxes on the wealthy and corporations, but Republicans vowed to oppose any new taxes.

Maine, Morning Sentinel, News

Appalachian Trail conservation project in Somerset County continues to divide commissioners

by Jake Freudberg June 5, 2025June 5, 2025

A majority of county commissioners said they still object to a land trust’s acquisition of more than 1,800 acres next to Moxie Pond on behalf of the federal government.

Maine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News

Bangor man sentenced on drug charges related to Madison woman’s death

by Jake Freudberg June 5, 2025June 6, 2025

Andrew L. Blais, 38, is to serve eight years in state prison for drug trafficking and furnishing charges, before serving a sentence in a separate federal case.