The winners were chosen from more than 1,200 entries nationwide.
News
Local, state and national news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inCommunity, News
Waterville officials reject budget on first reading
After city councilors disagreed on the best use of undesignated funds, they voted against the city’s budget proposal.
advertisement
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Maine, News, Things to Do
Avoid Maine’s tourist traps by taking the roads less traveled
Steer clear of the crowds and enjoy the spoils of summer at these lesser-known locales.
Posted inCommunity, News
West Gardiner voters to decide on selectmen expansion, fire station
Saturday’s vote will decide whether to expand the Board of Selectmen from 3 to 5 members and fund the fire station and historical society buildings, with New Mills Dam issues also on the ballot source headline.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors
Maine aces disc golf with top courses and strong participation
UDisc, a popular app in the sport, reports there are more rounds played per capita in Maine than anywhere in the world.
Posted inNews, Softball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Monmouth softball hands Dirigo first loss
The Mustangs took to the scoreboard early against their Class C South opponent.
Posted inNews
Immigration advocates in Maine launch new reporting system
Members of the public will be able to track ICE arrests, detentions and sightings at LighthouseME.org.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
It could take days to know the winners of Maine’s primaries. Here’s why.
Three high-profile races are expected to require ranked-choice runoffs this year, a process that can require up to 2 weeks of ballot counting.
Posted inBusiness, News
4 Maine companies make Forbes list for best culture
The list recognizes 600 U.S. businesses for their commitment to employees.
Posted inCommunity
Waterville delays ICE cooperation ordinance vote, will exempt police
The amended ordinance would apply only to non-law enforcement city employees rather than all city employees.