The Trump administration announced it will require states to provide more information to access money to make child care more affordable.
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Report: Affordability biggest hurdle in every corner of Maine’s housing market
High construction costs, a disparity between wage growth and home prices, and a competitive market are all impeding the state’s efforts to soften the housing crisis.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Blaze breaks out overnight at wildlife park in Gray
The fire destroyed a Maine Wildlife Park workshop, but did not injure any animals.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Snow, sports, tree removal are focus of central Maine Week in Photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from Jan. 2-9, 2026.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
CMP wants a new facility on its property. Some Augusta neighbors have concerns.
Central Maine Power Co. has proposed a new 38,000-square-foot building for a low-density, single-family neighborhood and some residents are frustrated by the utility’s communication on the project.
Posted inHealth, News
Maine Med nurses, hospital agree to new union contract
The nurses will get 21% in raises over the 3 years of the contract.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Gov. Mills to give tribes exclusive ability to offer online casino games
A national group vowed to launch a people’s veto to overturn the law at the ballot box.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Sen. Susan Collins breaks with Trump over Venezuela, reasserting War Powers Act
Maine’s senior senator was 1 of 5 Republicans who helped advance the Senate resolution in a rare rebuke of the president. Gov. Janet Mills says the vote was ‘a day late and a dollar short.’
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Pittsfield drug bust results in large drug seizure, sheriff says
Three people are facing drug trafficking charges as a result of the search warrant executed Wednesday.
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Tractor-trailer crash on I-95 in Clinton closes lane
The truck’s driver suffered injuries not considered life threatening, state police said.