The Maine Marine Patrol said it is investigating the death of the 74-year-old sailor, who was reported missing Sunday.
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West Gardiner officials delay decision on school board appointment
After a resignation, the West Gardiner Selectboard has the opportunity to fill the vacancy by appointing a candidate for the Gardiner-area school board.
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Waterville writer attempts to mail Chinese food | Column
Performing a good deed before fully vetting the process can lead to unintended consequences, Amy Calder writes.
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What to know about back to school in Augusta
Superintendent Michael Tracy Jr. addresses bus route information, technology use, leadership changes and more.
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Back by popular demand: Pittsfield theater to be revived by new nonprofit
The Pittsfield Town Council sold the municipally owned theater, which had been closed since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020, to the Bijou Theatre and Enrichment Center nonprofit for $1 earlier this month.
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Oxford 250 race, football, back to school are focus of this week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from Aug. 22-29, 2025.
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Waterville-Winslow Ticonic Bridge to close completely for a month
The Ticonic Bridge spanning the Kennebec River between Waterville and Winslow will close to traffic and pedestrians from Sept. 29 to Nov. 1 to allow for construction requiring complete access to the structure.
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Driver charged in Sidney crash that injured 3
Shawn Stone, 28, of Presque Isle, was issued a summons on charges of operating under the influence, endangering the welfare of a child, reckless conduct and aggravated driving to endanger following the crash Thursday on southbound Interstate 95.
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Construction of Waterville apartment complex expected to start next year
The former Bob-In Restaurant & Lounge at the corner of Temple and Front streets has been razed and the ground leveled in preparation for the future Head of Falls Village apartment complex.
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Erratic driving led to Skowhegan traffic stop, detaining of 14 Romanians
Border Patrol agents detained 10 people stopped in a vehicle, a family member who came to the scene in another car and another 3 people staying at a nearby hotel, according to police reports.