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.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Susan Collins is betraying Maine voters | Letter
The SAVE America Act does not have the support of her constituents.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Janet Mills is the clear choice for US Senate | Letter
I have carefully looked at both of our Democratic candidates for the U.S. Senate. One candidate is an oyster farmer, harbormaster and military veteran, with no lawmaking experience. The other candidate stood up to President Trump by defending a Maine law and then winning against him in court. Janet Mills has protected reproductive rights and […]
Posted inCommunity, Life & Culture, Maine, News, Outdoors
High Peaks op-ed series to focus on access to outdoors in Farmington region
The High Peaks Alliance has launched a six-part op-ed series on life and land access in Western Maine.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Our taxes are being used to finance another foolish war | Letter
I will not be receiving an income tax refund this year. I am certain that I’m not alone. I’ll be writing a check payable to the U.S. Treasury and it angers me to think that possibly some small portion of my payment will be used to fund another stupid, foolish (and possibly forever) war in […]
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Irma L. Chase
AUGUSTA – Irma L. Chase fell asleep in death on March 6, 2026, after a lengthy illness. She was born in …
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Daniel M. Brown
NORTH ANSON – Daniel M. Brown, 77, passed away at home on April 6, 2026, after three years of treatment for …