Maine voters deserve a candidate with demonstrated moral clarity, not one manufactured by D.C. strategists.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Waterville budget being grossly mismanaged | Letter
As a former councilor who raised concerns about city spending while on council, the city budget — as presented at the April 29 budget meeting — is ridiculous. Tax increment financing (TIF) money is money that is kept out of general revenue and put into its own account, with restrictions on how it can be […]
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics
Graham Platner calls for end to federal gas, diesel taxes
The presumptive Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate is also calling for a nationwide, 4-year freeze on electricity rate increases.
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Thank a Nurse 2026: Reader submitted letters
To: Karen Colby, RN, at MaineHealth Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, South Portland From: Travis Adams Karen is an amazing person. As an empty nester, she went back to school and earned her nursing license. Karen’s first year as a nurse was 2020. During the pandemic, she provided care to dialysis patients. She currently cares for […]
Posted inCommunity, News, Schools and Education
Augusta council votes 5-3 to approve slashed city budget
Thursday’s vote cut $6.6 million from the original proposed budget, ending a contentious month of budget deliberations.
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Construction begins at Stroudwater Commons, expanding affordable homeownership in Portland
1 Firefly Street, Portland | Starting at $335,000 (market rate); $241,153 (80% AMI)
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Farmington proposes $16.6M budget ahead of May 11 vote
The $16.58 million budget would an increase of 4.65% , with rising school, county and fixed assessment costs driving much of it.
Posted inNation & World, News, Schools and Education
Canvas system used by thousands of schools is back online after a cyberattack
The platform used by Bowdoin College and others for managing grades and assignments went down Thursday while many students were studying for finals.
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‘No Kings’ protesters should have more decency | Letter
Who funds all these demonstrations? Plus, some of those signs show how far left the state of Maine has become. Protesters have the right to demonstrate, I just wish they would use a little more common sense. “No Kings” and “86 47”? Come on, people, there are no kings and never will be. As far as […]
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Theater renovations, airport news & signs of spring represent the week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from May 1-7, 2026.