First responders and others recount the events at Robbins Lumber on May 15, a day that will have a lasting effect on Midcoast towns and the broader firefighting community.
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Clinton man pleads not guilty to murder in 2025 shooting death
James Simonson claims he was defending himself from William ‘Bill’ Parent in the 2025 shooting.
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Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
These 3 Maine governor candidates are forming an alliance
Democrats Troy Jackson, Shenna Bellows and Hannah Pingree were each endorsed by the Sierra Club of Maine last month.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Honoring those who serve, spring sport and alewives focus of week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from May 15-21, 2026.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Why can some Mainers vote absentee on school budgets before they’re finalized?
State statute says those votes must be rejected, but municipalities may interpret that requirement differently.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine
On land and at sea, Maine food producers prepare for the season
Spring is, of course, planting time for crop farmers. But other kinds of Maine food producers also have their spring rituals.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Graham Platner shares picks for Maine gubernatorial primary
The presumptive Democratic nominee in the U.S. Senate race named Troy Jackson as his top choice.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Maine
Maine parents have latched onto these 2 literary baby names | Column
Could classic books be behind the trend in what we call our kids?
Posted inMaine, News
Hundreds pay their respects to fallen Morrill firefighter Andrew Cross
First responders and civilians arrived in droves for a public visitation in Belfast to honor Cross, 27, who died in last week’s fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
They want to take on Chellie Pingree in November. Watch them debate.
The 1st Congressional District covers much of southern Maine. Two Republicans are vying for their party’s nomination.