It’s great that the Maine Legislature is preparing for the full-on federal assault against Planned Parenthood. Planned Parenthood does so much more than what MAGA supporters think. It provides services for men, women and children who have no other health care providers. It provides testing to protect our community health from epidemics as well as […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
A federal retreat from Maine’s woods
As the U.S. Forest Service shrinks its local footprint, Maine leaders worry the federal government is handing off responsibilities without enough resources.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
War liberalism is alive and well at NPR | Opinion
The organization appears to be interested in listening to Iranian voices — to a point.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Lawmakers approve rate hike that will improve access for dental procedures
Dentists say a Medicaid reimbursement rate hike covering general anesthesia for dental procedures will help reduce wait times.
Posted inHearts of Pine, Sports
Hearts of Pine make changes in backfield before facing FC Naples
Portland is also working to move forward after a season-ending injury to Masashi Wada, one of the team’s top players on and off the field.
Posted inMaine, News
Cinderella Project, start of spring sports & student protest focus of week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from April 10-16, 2026.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
As senator, Janet Mills will do what she says | Letter
I’m a Vietnam-era veteran who served in the U.S. Navy in the Gulf of Tonkin and returned home to Maine in 1972 after my service. Yesterday, I went to my town hall and changed my party affiliation from “unenrolled” to the Democratic Party. I wanted to make sure I could vote in the Democratic primary […]
Posted inMaine, News
Federal judge weighs order to allow activist free speech at Augusta school board meetings
A lawyer for Nicholas Blanchard, who sued the Augusta Board of Education, said in federal court Friday the board’s enforcement of its public comment policy violates the conservative activist’s constitutional right to free speech.
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How Susan Collins and Republicans are handling Trump’s Federal Reserve threat
Trump is threatening again to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if Powell doesn’t resign when his term ends May 15.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
California chaos should serve as a warning for Maine Democrats | Jim Fossel
It’s clear the party needs to seek out new talent and deepen the bench.