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Congressional challenger Austin Theriault has always been in a hurry

by Steve Collins September 29, 2024September 29, 2024

Fort Kent Republican seeks to move from NASCAR circuit to Capitol Hill.

How Jared Golden and Austin Theriault actually disagree

by Steve Collins September 29, 2024September 30, 2024

On issues from abortion to Ukraine, the two 2nd District congressional hopefuls differ on what should be done.

Arts & Entertainment, Local & State, Politics

At a pivotal time for the Maine Arts Commission, new leader offers promise

by Megan Gray September 29, 2024September 30, 2024

The agency’s new executive director started her job in August with 30-plus years of experience at the intersection of arts and government.

Local & State

A year after Lewiston, UNE students prepare for mass casualty incidents

by Katie Langley September 28, 2024September 28, 2024

Saturday’s student-run mass casualty training featured Dr. Timothy Counihan, Central Maine Healthcare’s chief of surgery, who coordinated the immediate response to the Lewiston shooting.

Local & State, News

Crash on Center Street in Auburn sends 1 to hospital

by Joe Charpentier September 28, 2024September 30, 2024

A two-vehicle crash on Saturday sent a Litchfield man to the hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State

Driver dies Friday in tractor trailer crash on Route 201 in West Forks

by Ethan Horton September 28, 2024September 30, 2024

A tractor trailer ran off U.S. Route 201 in The Forks on Friday around 3 p.m., killing Leland Moore, 60, of Madison.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State

Woodworkers festival brings chainsaw art, pine car racing to Monmouth

by Ethan Horton September 28, 2024

The first Woodworkers Tool Festival hosted by the Maine Cabin Masters and Kennebec Cabin Co. had dozens of woodworking vendors, demonstrations and classes.

Life & Culture, Local & State, News, Politics

When Lyndon B. Johnson came to Portland 60 years ago, a hundred thousand followed

by Daniel Kool September 28, 2024September 28, 2024

Johnson’s 1964 visit drew what may have been the largest crowd Portland has ever seen. Sixty years later, those in attendance still remember the group’s energy.