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Augusta’s Capital Bar and Grille offers upscale bites, warm welcome

by Cayley Bowman Correspondent April 10, 2026April 10, 2026

The restaurant is the shared vision of business partners with ‘big personalities, blessed with the gift of gab.’

The state’s free community college program, previously funded on a one-time basis, is now permanent under the spending plan Mills signed Friday.

Republican-aligned groups are pouring millions into boosting US Sen. Susan Collins while Democrats are locked in an acrimonious primary.

The State Fire Marshal’s office is investigating the fire that occurred Thursday afternoon in Westfield, south of Presque Isle.

Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from April 3-9, 2026.

The High Peaks Alliance has launched a six-part op-ed series on life and land access in Western Maine.

Much of Maine is still considered to be in severe drought, and the Maine Forest Service says fire risk is high in the vast majority of the state.

The draft proposes a 15% increase to the town’s municipal budget.

Tourism experts say they are closely watching multiple factors, including gas prices and airfare costs, to understand possible impacts.

The donation from Susan C. Jaques, remembered as frugal and thoughtful, will help students for generations, the Thomas College president said.