Theater camps are available, a speed-friending event is set for teens, a circus is planned, and central Maine offers many kid-friendly outing opportunities.
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 inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine must refine its response to mental health crises | Opinion
We need to stop asking police to manage psychiatric crises without the tools, partners or pathways to do so.
Posted inHearts of Pine, Sports
Ailing Hearts of Pine return to Maine eager for home opener at raucous Fitzy
Maine’s professional soccer team has been slowed by injuries early in its second season as it approaches Saturday’s home opener.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Send Matt Dunlap to DC | Letter
I agree wholeheartedly with Steve Collins’ recent column, “Maine should reward Matt Dunlap for his courage.” Only Dunlap had the guts to challenge Rep. Jared Golden when it became clear that Golden wasn’t meeting with constituents and was clearly no longer voting and speaking like a Democrat. In fact, another contender in the race, Joe […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Can Graham Platner convert ‘vibes’ into victory? | Jim Fossel
We’re in an election year where policy hasn’t been relevant — at least, not yet.
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.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
SAVE America Act should be phased in | Letter
Surveys by multiple nonpartisan groups have found that a large number of American citizens (about 21 million) would be unable to vote if proof of citizenship and photo ID was required for the midterm elections, and that that number would include a disproportionate number of lower-income and minority voters. Those surveys also revealed that, of […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Hannah Pingree has the leadership experience Maine needs | Opinion
Pingree’s record of service in both the legislative and executive branches of government will have her ready to go on day one as Maine’s next governor.