Reporting Aside: This central Maine police chief is reaching out to save lives
Clinton police Chief Rusty Bell goes above and beyond to help those in need, even posting his personal cellphone number on social media after two residents took their own lives, urging people to call him if they want to talk.
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Feds: Maine illegal marijuana grows may be tied to Chinese crime organizations
The U.S. Attorney’s office said Friday that federal authorities are investigating an estimated 100 illegal growing sites in Maine, as well as similar activities in 19 other states.
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Local & State 5:20 PM
Water main break in Waterville disrupts service to 60 customers off Kennedy Memorial Drive
The Kennebec Water District said crews were working at 'a very challenging site' and did not know when water service would be restored to the impacted areas.
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Arts & Entertainment Posted: 5:29 PM
‘Star Wars’ actor Mark Hamill drops by White House for a visit
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Sports Posted: 5:12 PM
After top betting choices, it’s wide open for the 150th Kentucky Derby
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Boston Bruins Posted: 5:10 PM
For Bruins, not winning Game 7 would be a permanent black mark
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Schools and Education Posted: 4:57 PM
College graduations begin in Maine even as protests disrupt ceremonies around the U.S.
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Sports Posted: 4:53 PM
Miami Dolphins agree to sign Odell Beckham Jr. to a one-year contract
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Nation & World Posted: 4:49 PM
Troops fired on Kent State students in 1970. Survivors see echoes in today’s campus protests
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Business Posted: 4:41 PM
Kittery Trading Post threatens to move gun operations to New Hampshire over new gun law
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Sports Posted: 4:28 PM
Lakers fire Coach Darvin Ham after two seasons, and first-round playoff exit
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Local & State Posted: 4:26 PM
Here are the Mainers accused of participating in Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol
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Local & State Posted: 3:58 PM
Water main break in Waterville disrupts service to 60 customers off Kennedy Memorial Drive
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Local & State Posted: 3:26 PM
Orrington man is the latest Mainer to face charges after storming of the U.S. Capitol
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Arts & Entertainment Posted: 3:11 PM
Mick Jagger wades into politics, taking verbal jab at Louisiana state governor at performance
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Local & State
Man listed in serious condition after being hit by vehicle while crossing street in Augusta
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Business
Shopping for cannabis in Maine will look different this summer
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Arts & Entertainment
Maine ‘American Idol’ contestant Julia Gagnon asks for kindness on Instagram
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Local & State
Pro-Palestine group demands Colby College cut ties with Israel
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Local & State
Update: Jackman man in critical condition after crash on U.S. Route 201 in West Forks
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Maine Crime
Former Liberty man sentenced to serve 20 years in prison for sexually assaulting stepdaughter
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Local & State
A trimmed Kennebec County budget plan, carrying a 31% taxpayer increase, wins committee approval
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Schools and Education
Winslow school budget voted down by council after contentious meeting
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Ron Joseph
In the Field: Maine moose sightings becoming rarer as climate change boosts tick populations
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Local & State
Fire destroys garage in Smithfield
Yesterday at 1:03 PM
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Schools and Education
College graduations begin in Maine even as protests disrupt ceremonies around the U.S.
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Business
Kittery Trading Post threatens to move gun operations to New Hampshire over new gun law
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Local & State
Here are the Mainers accused of participating in Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol
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Schools and Education
Richmond school committee to send $8.2 million budget to voters
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Books
‘Northeaster,’ ‘Maine, A Love Story’ among finalists for Maine Literary Awards
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Schools and Education
Founder of Waterville coffee business to speak at Kennebec Valley Community College graduation
Week In Photos April 26-May 3, 2024
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Man listed in serious condition after being hit by vehicle while crossing street in Augusta
Augusta police said the 19-year-old man, who was hit while crossing Water Street, near Laurel Street, was being treated at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
Central Maine arrest log: April 26-May 3, 2024
Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for April 26-May 3, 2024.
Opinion: This election year comes with great responsibility
For economic and social circumstances to improve, people need to be informed and involved.
In the Field: Maine moose sightings becoming rarer as climate change boosts tick populations
Ron Joseph reflects that seeing a moose can be a lifetime memory, but he wonders if Maine's most iconic animal will survive the century as warmer seasons breed more ticks.
2024 Morning Sentinel Readers’ Choice Awards Ceremony
This event took place at the Waterville Elks Lodge on Thursday, May 2.