Reporting Aside: While organizing a back room of her home with a friend recently, Sara Delgado Languet of Belgrade discovered they share a special connection to the Maine Children’s Home in Waterville.
Local & State
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Breakdown: Turning anguish into action | Podcast Ep. 4: ‘They controlled it all’
Episode 4 examines the history and politics of guns and hunting in Maine, the state’s unique ‘yellow flag’ gun laws and its powerful gun lobby, which shaped state officials’ response to the Lewiston shooting.
Week In Photos Dec. 13-20, 2024
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Explosion during fuel delivery destroys Washington County house
Fire officials say there was a malfunction while a propane tanks were being filled on Thursday morning.
Minor arrested in connection to Gardiner school threat
A threat closed Gardiner Area High School for several hours Friday morning.
Pingree, Golden vote against Trump-backed budget deal
Three of Maine’s 4 members of Congress had been ready to support a budget plan before President-elect Donald Trump intervened earlier this week.
Aroma Joe’s buys former Gifford’s site in Farmington
Franchisee owners plan to present application at Jan. 13, 2025, Planning Board meeting.
Why Santa was evicted from Mt. Blue Plaza in Farmington
A pop-up photo booth with Santa Claus was shut down.
Katahdin Monument road access expansion bill clears Senate
Added road access from Millinocket is expected to help more people visit Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument and boost the local economy.
Islandport Press taps new leadership as founder moves on
KJ Grow will bring years of publishing experience to her new role, the Yarmouth-based company announced Thursday.