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Kennebec Journal, Maine, News

Old Hallowell Day brings the music and the fun

by Staff Report July 19, 2025July 19, 2025

For nearly six decades, Old Hallowell Day, which stretches over three days, has celebrated the city and its residents.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, News

Augusta’s overnight warming shelter secures funding for payroll, heating bill

by Keith Edwards July 19, 2025July 18, 2025

Augusta officials agreed to give $13,450 in opioid settlement funds to replenish the warming center.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News

Some restrictions lifted on man who killed father in Gardiner

by Keith Edwards July 18, 2025July 18, 2025

Leroy Smith III, found not criminally responsible for stabbing his father to death in 2014, is described as a pleasant, productive volunteer who consistently takes his medication.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News

Horror film shot in Belgrade to premiere at Maine International Film Festival

by Hannah Kaufman July 18, 2025July 18, 2025

In ‘Sight Unseen,’ 3 siblings reunite at a remote cabin, only to find that something still lingers there.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News

See MIFF events in Waterville and Shrine Lobster Bowl previews in the Week In Photos

by Joe Phelan, Rich Abrahamson and Anna Chadwick July 17, 2025July 18, 2025

Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, News

Under plea deal, former Manchester fire chief to pay fine, avoid trial

by Keith Edwards July 17, 2025July 18, 2025

Francis R. Wozniak agreed to a plea deal that dismisses allegations he pretended to be a police constable.

Amy Calder, Columns, Maine, Morning Sentinel

All Waterville woman wants is a family home | Column

by Amy Calder July 17, 2025July 17, 2025

Living in a tent in the woods with her husband, Tasha Wellman dreams that one day she will be with her family together in a real house.

Kennebec Journal, Maine

Gardiner starts second city manager search in less than a year

by Ethan Horton July 17, 2025July 17, 2025

Former City Manager Robert Peabody resigned earlier this summer after four months on the job, saying it was ‘in the best interest of the City and for myself.’