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Elections, Local & State, News, Politics

Michaud reelected to Ward 3 Augusta City Council seat

by Keith Edwards November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

Incumbent Michael Michaud defeats challenger Amanda Heath.

Elections, Local & State, News, Politics

Augusta voters approve borrowing $5.4M for roads, construction projects

by Keith Edwards November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

Bond funds would pay for a ventilation system for public works facility, road reconstruction and improvement to the Augusta Civic Center.

Local & State, News

Sienkiewicz, Lilley elected in Augusta at-large council race

by Keith Edwards November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

Incumbent Stephanie Sienkiewicz and newcomer Joshua Lilley topped the field of four candidates.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Coutts wins Randolph seat on Gardiner-area school board

by Emily Duggan November 4, 2025November 5, 2025

Daniel Coutts defeated incumbent Elissa Tracey to take one of Randolph’s two seats on the Maine School Administrative District 11 board.

Local & State, News

Mainers look to hunting for stable, affordable food source

by Ethan Horton November 2, 2025November 3, 2025

Meat prices have hit global record highs, and some Mainers are hoping that hunting can fill the gap.

Local & State, News

Halloween events, foliage and school sports wrap up Week in Photos

by Joe Phelan, Rich Abrahamson and Anna Chadwick October 31, 2025October 31, 2025

Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos Oct. 24-30, 2025. View more Week in Photos galleries Purchase photos from the Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel Sign up for Maine Lens our monthly photo newsletter.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Man to serve 28 years in prison for sexually assaulting woman in Augusta

by Keith Edwards October 31, 2025October 30, 2025

The 80-year-old woman fought off the attack of James W. Oliver of Augusta on the Kennebec River Rail Trail until passersby heard her calls for help and intervened.