High construction costs, a disparity between wage growth and home prices, and a competitive market are all impeding the state’s efforts to soften the housing crisis.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Blaze breaks out overnight at wildlife park in Gray
The fire destroyed a Maine Wildlife Park workshop, but did not injure any animals.
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Snow, sports, tree removal are focus of central Maine Week in Photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from Jan. 2-9, 2026.
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CMP wants a new facility on its property. Some Augusta neighbors have concerns.
Central Maine Power Co. has proposed a new 38,000-square-foot building for a low-density, single-family neighborhood and some residents are frustrated by the utility’s communication on the project.
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Gov. Mills to give tribes exclusive ability to offer online casino games
A national group vowed to launch a people’s veto to overturn the law at the ballot box.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Pittsfield drug bust results in large drug seizure, sheriff says
Three people are facing drug trafficking charges as a result of the search warrant executed Wednesday.
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Tractor-trailer crash on I-95 in Clinton closes lane
The truck’s driver suffered injuries not considered life threatening, state police said.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Kindergartner killed in Standish crash was stuck in school bus door, preliminary report says
Simon Gonzalez, 5, died Dec. 16 and was the 2nd Maine student killed in a school bus crash within a few weeks.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Maine’s highest court considering whether state can be defendant in public defense lawsuit
The ACLU of Maine is trying to include the entire state in its lawsuit, not just its public defense leaders. The attorney general’s office says the state is immune.
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Trump: Susan Collins ‘should never be elected to office again’
The criticism comes amid a tough reelection battle for Collins.