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Jared Golden still has money in his campaign account. Where is it going?

by Billy Kobin April 18, 2026April 19, 2026

Last year, Maine’s 2nd District congressman said he would give his remaining campaign funds to Democrats running in 2026.

Business, Community, Food & Dining, News

Family behind closed Skowhegan Chinese restaurant will miss serving community

by Jake Freudberg April 18, 2026April 17, 2026

Macy Lee, whose parents owned Pak Lee Chinese Restaurant for 12 years, said running a small business was tough, but the family cared deeply for their customers.

Elections, Maine, Nation & World, News, Politics

Janet Mills says she opposes attempts to stop funding Israel’s defenses

by Randy Billings April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

Mills said at a campaign stop Friday that she would have issues with any effort to prevent the sale of defensive weapons for Israel’s Iron Dome.

Business, Maine, News

A federal retreat from Maine’s woods

by Penelope Overton April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

As the U.S. Forest Service shrinks its local footprint, Maine leaders worry the federal government is handing off responsibilities without enough resources.

Health, Maine, News

Lawmakers approve rate hike that will improve access for dental procedures

by Joe Lawlor April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

Dentists say a Medicaid reimbursement rate hike covering general anesthesia for dental procedures will help reduce wait times.

Maine, News

Cinderella Project, start of spring sports & student protest focus of week in photos

by Rich Abrahamson, Anna Chadwick and Joe Phelan April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from April 10-16, 2026.

Maine, News

Federal judge weighs order to allow activist free speech at Augusta school board meetings

by Keith Edwards April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

A lawyer for Nicholas Blanchard, who sued the Augusta Board of Education, said in federal court Friday the board’s enforcement of its public comment policy violates the conservative activist’s constitutional right to free speech.