Converted nursing home to add 11 new senior units to Augusta’s housing stock
Tony and Lori Noonan redeveloped a shuttered assisted living facility into apartments, helping to fill the need for housing in the capital region.
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Inspection to limit traffic on Augusta’s Memorial Bridge on Tuesday, Wednesday
The Maine Department of Transportation laid out detours for drivers who take Augusta’s trademark bridge over the Kennebec River.
Police identify pedestrian killed in Winthrop crash
Eric O. Stinson, 44, of Pittston, was on U.S. Route 202 on Wednesday when he was struck and killed.
Kennebec Savings Bank, developer agree to move historic Augusta building
The bank had applied to demolish the 1899 John Calvin Stevens house on Western Avenue, but Richard Parkhurst’s last-ditch proposal appears to have saved it — if the move clears several engineering and permitting hurdles.
West Gardiner voters approve hiring clerk
A previous proposal to increase the size of the Select Board from 3 to 5 members was pulled from the special town meeting warrant.
Pedestrian struck and killed by vehicle in Winthrop
Police said Thursday that the victim has not yet been identified.
Not a redneck store in central Maine with silly-looking dresses
Hussey’s General Store delivers on its decades-old promise of guns, wedding gowns and cold beer.
Missing Whitefield man found dead in woods
Stephen Schlosser, 76, was last seen Monday at his Serenity Lane home.
State police ID victim shot Monday in Augusta homicide
The victim of the Monday night shooting on Flagg Street was identified as Billyjack Curtis, 51, of Augusta.
Augusta is reassessing real estate. What does that mean for your property taxes?
The revaluation is expected to be complete by July, with residential properties expected to take on more of the city’s tax burden.
Albion driver pleads guilty in deaths of twin toddlers
Benjamin Lancaster will serve 15 years in prison for striking twin 2 1/2 year-old boys while their mother was pushing them in a stroller and then leaving the scene.
Guilty plea in grisly Waterville roommate murder
Thomas Lowrie, who pleaded guilty Tuesday to killing Charles Bellows in 2024, was scheduled to go on trial later this week.
Augusta, state police respond to apparent homicide on Flagg Street
Several units responded to the small residential street around 11 p.m. Monday, and a police presence continued Tuesday.
Augusta men spring into action to help neighbors out of burning apartment building
Shawn Willette, Brett Glidden, Oakk and Ian Watson noticed the fire, called authorities and evacuated the 3-story apartment building.
In central Maine, early ice makes smelt fishing nice
About a half-dozen smelt camps report fishing and business has been good so far this season after multiple rough years.
Maine school districts to get relief from faulty electric buses
A provision in the purchasing agreement with the state and the federal program has lifted the payment burden from affected school districts.
Awards in Augusta, snow, ice fishing, high school sports focus of this week in photos
Central Maine photographers share their favorite shots from Jan. 23-29, 2026. View more Week in Photos galleries Purchase photos from the Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel Sign up for Maine Lens our monthly photo newsletter.
Investigation continues into fatal Waterville I-95 crash
With the investigation into the fatal crash pending, so are potential charges.
Kennebec sheriff seeking information after Farmingdale shots fired incident
A video released by the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office shows 3 people running through an apartment complex parking lot in Farmingdale late Friday, with 2 of them shooting toward a building.
Augusta area frustrated by USPS staffing shortages, spotty mail delivery
The U.S. Postal Service is dealing with massive worker shortages, forcing Mainers to go without mail — including prescriptions, paychecks, bills and other important documents — for days and weeks.
CMP delays Augusta Old Winthrop Road proposal for review
The utility faced pushback from abutters over plans for a proposed new facility for its transmission team to be built in a residential area.
Kenney Awards celebrate business community in Augusta
The annual gala event recognizes the accomplishments of the Kennebec Valley business community.
Waterville MLK event, Augusta protest, winter activities, high school sports focus of week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from Jan. 16-23, 2026. View more Week in Photos galleries Purchase photos from the Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel Sign up for Maine Lens our monthly photo newsletter.
Shelter from the coming cold offered to Augusta, Waterville homeless
Dangerously cold temperatures could threaten the lives of people living outside this weekend.
West Gardiner postpones special meeting votes at last-minute over signature mistake
Select Board members didn’t know they needed to sign the notice for Thursday’s special town meeting, chair Greg Couture said.
