Our photographers focus on skiing, hockey, first legislative session of 2025 this week

Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from Jan. 3-10, 2024

SeniorsPlus seeks Money Minders Program volunteers

Kennebec County Courthouse damaged in powerful storm

Tuesday's storm downed trees and power lines and severely damaged the roof on the historic Kennebec County Courthouse as remnants of Hurricane Beryl move through New England.

Gov. Mills decides against removing Oxford County sheriff from office

The governor based her decision not to remove Christopher Wainwright from office on the recommendation of former Maine Supreme Judicial Court Justice Donald G. Alexander.

Auburn office launches Economic Recovery Hub Grant Program

The deadline to apply to AVCOG’s HUB Grant program is Friday, March 29.

Gov. Mills receives complaint seeking Oxford County sheriff’s removal

Christopher Wainwright denies that his conduct merits removal, as commissioners take action to strip him of his office.

Gov. Mills: ‘Please take advantage of help’ from FEMA storm recovery centers

Touring the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Skowhegan, one of five slated to open in Maine, Gov. Janet Mills urged residents to seek help in recouping losses from the powerful December storm that brought widespread power outages and flooding to Maine.

Oxford County commissioners confirm they will ask governor to relieve sheriff of his duties

Christopher Wainwright will remain on duty because he is an elected officer under the state Constitution.

Oxford County Administrator Donald Durrah dies unexpectedly

Durrah, 50, of Lewiston had worked for the county since 2019, becoming administrator in August 2021.

Eligible counties for Hurricane Lee yet to be determined

When a Major Disaster Declaration is approved for all, or some, of Maine’s 16 counties, U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Single Family Housing Repair Loans and Grants will be available to assist.