New details about the killing of Jaquan Humphries have emerged as prosecutors proceed with charges against several people they believe were involved.
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What big-money groups are spending the most on the Maine governor’s race?
Close to $3 million in outside money has been spent on the Maine governor’s race this year, with most of the spending benefiting Republicans, according to new state campaign finance reports.
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Gardiner’s Cinderella Project of Maine prepares dresses for Sunday giveaway
Photographer Anna Chadwick captures volunteers preparing for this inclusive event that provides free dresses for students planning to attend a spring formal.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Some Mainers planning to vote for Platner say they’re doing so reluctantly
Most participants in a recent focus group held by Syracuse University said their vote in the upcoming Democratic Senate primary will be based on which candidate they think is more likely to oust Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
Posted inCommunity
Winthrop crew rescues man, dog who fell through Upper Narrows Pond ice
A quick response and recent ice rescue training helped the emergency response, Winthrop fire Chief Dan Brooks said.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, News
Augusta’s Capital Bar and Grille offers upscale bites, warm welcome
The restaurant is the shared vision of business partners with ‘big personalities, blessed with the gift of gab.’
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Janet Mills signs $519M supplemental budget into law. Did she get what she wanted?
The state’s free community college program, previously funded on a one-time basis, is now permanent under the spending plan Mills signed Friday.
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics
Republicans hold huge spending advantage in Maine Senate race, and it’s getting bigger
Republican-aligned groups are pouring millions into boosting US Sen. Susan Collins while Democrats are locked in an acrimonious primary.
Posted inMaine, News
1 dead in Aroostook County house fire
The State Fire Marshal’s office is investigating the fire that occurred Thursday afternoon in Westfield, south of Presque Isle.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Signs of spring, State House & Colonial Theater improvements focus of week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from April 3-9, 2026.