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Warming centers opening in Augusta, Waterville, Skowhegan

by Jake Freudberg January 23, 2026January 23, 2026

With dangerously cold weather and snow expected this weekend, many communities around central Maine are offering a place to stay warm.

Maine, News

Waterville MLK event, Augusta protest, winter activities, high school sports focus of week in photos

by Rich Abrahamson, Anna Chadwick and Joe Phelan January 23, 2026January 23, 2026

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.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Norridgewock man accused of murder deemed competent for trial

by Jake Freudberg January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

Kendall Purnell pleaded not guilty at his arraignment Thursday, as his attorneys requested a criminal responsibility evaluation.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

FBI investigates Fairfield pot shop previously tied to Chinese organized crime

by Jake Freudberg and Dylan Tusinski January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

The investigation at 201 Norridgewock Road led to at least 2 people being taken into custody, but further details were not immediately available.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Man arrested in N.H. for Skowhegan slaying remains hospitalized

by Jake Freudberg January 20, 2026January 20, 2026

Dane Burke, accused of killing his girlfriend Nichole Jackson, was injured in a police chase that began in Massachusetts and ended in New Hampshire.

Maine

On inauguration anniversary, Augusta protesters mourn deaths under Trump administration

by Ethan Horton January 20, 2026January 20, 2026

Organizers said the ‘Stop the Killing’ protest was designed to be a somber memorial for deaths in the last year they say were caused by policies of President Donald J. Trump since he was inaugurated a second time.