7:24 PM

RSU 18 parents petition against mass-curriculum learning

Parents who have been arguing against a new learning system in Regional School Unit 18 for months have taken their opposition to a new level by starting a petition drive to demonstrate support for their cause.

8:14 PM

NHL PLAYOFFS: Rask refocuses as Bruins try to close out series

BOSTON -- Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask saw the replay of his Game 4 gaffe over and over on television.

Yesterday at 1:36 PM

TRAVELIN' MAINE(RS): MONHEGAN is for the birds Several photos included in this story

It’s easy to see why Monhegan Island has attracted so many artists. The island is a series of stunning visual impressions. And when we visited, colorful birds were everywhere, too!

Yesterday at 7:46 PM

SNAPSHOT: Stopping for lunch

A Whitetail deer grazes on the banks of the Kennebec River Wednesday in Hallowell.

Top Stories

5:32 PM

Augusta council braces for worst on city, school budgets

Uncertainty over the state budget and its local impact is a major reason several Augusta city councilors said Thursday they can’t support the proposed $52.6 million city and school budget and the 6.1 percent tax increase it would bring.
Augusta residents tell City Council budget proposal unaffordable

7:58 PM

Federal education waiver threatened by teacher evaluations dispute

A split among policymakers over the terms of educator evaluations could sink Maine's request for a waiver from federal education regulations, Education Commissioner Stephen Bowen is warning.

6:42 PM

Chelsea volunteers honor forgotten Civil War veterans' graves with flags

Several photos included in this story Thanks to some dedicated volunteers, more than 40 Civil War veterans' graves at Riverside Cemetery in Chelsea will have American flags for Memorial Day.

8:20 PM

Money isn't everything, right?

J.P. Devine laments the purchases he had already planned based on winning Powerball ... which he did not win.

7:54 PM

LePage says he, not commissioners, will address budget panel

The unusual directive is seen as the latest move in ongoing clashes between the governor and lawmakers.
Fuss over LePage's TV exceeds trivial dispute

Other Maine News Headlines

6:04 PM

RSUs set school budget hearings, votes

Local regional school unit boards, including RSU 2, RSU 4, RSU 11 RSU 12 and RSU 38, have approved draft budgets and will start holding regional budget meetings this week.

6:16 PM

Farmingdale man convicted of beating fiancee's uncle

A jury on Friday convicted William E. Blodgett, 21, of Farmingdale, of aggravated assault on the second day of his trial in Kennebec County Superior Court.

8:10 PM

Memorial Day 2013 weekend events for the Kennebec Journal area

Memorial Day weekend events for the Kennebec Journal area.

6:24 PM

Police charge Waterville man with recording alleged sex acts with teenagers

Timothy Joseph Gaudette, 19, of Waterville, recorded himself having sex with a 17-year-old girl and took similar photos with a 13-year-old girl in his apartment in late March, made an initial appearance Friday in Augusta District Court of charges of gross sexual assault.

7:08 PM

Winslow 4th of July in sore need of more volunteers

Just four people have signed up so far to help with the Winslow Family 4th of July Celebration, which brings thousands to the area and relies on volunteers for much of the work.

2:53 PM

Cheese? Pepperoni? Ride home? Skowhegan taxi firm to sell pizza

Beginning in early June, a Skowhegan taxi company will start serving fresh hot slices of pizza from a walk-up window at the company office on Island Avenue, Friday and Saturday from 4:30 p.m. until 1:30 a.m.

Kennebec Journal Sports

NHL PLAYOFFS: Rask refocuses as Bruins try to close out series

BOSTON -- Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask saw the replay of his Game 4 gaffe over and over on television.

What's Happening

TRAVELIN' MAINE(RS): MONHEGAN is for the birds Several photos included in this story

It’s easy to see why Monhegan Island has attracted so many artists. The island is a series of stunning visual impressions. And when we visited, colorful birds were everywhere, too!

News from the Morning Sentinel

Memorial Day 2013 events for the Morning Sentinel area

Morning Sentinel area events on Memorial Day, May 27, 2013.

News from the Press Herald

Maine views mixed as Boy Scouts end gay ban

Some called it a positive stand against discrimination, others say the Boy Scouts shouldn't address issues of sexuality.

Nation & World

Diversion of Pakistani plane not believed to be terror-related

The two suspects allegedly threatened to 'destroy the plane' after an argument with the crew.

Special Sections

Special Sections 2013


Blogs

Clearing the Bases - Yesterday
Francona's challenge: win at Fenway
Capitol Ticker - Wednesday
For it, now against it

More Blogs: PPH | KJ

Today's KJ front page

Did you miss this morning's paper?
Check out the Kennebec Journal front page as it appears in print.

Maine's Top Jobs

REGISTERED NURSES, ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A CHANGE? Cape Memory Care -- A Woodlands Senior Living Community
VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE/CFO Mayo Regional Hospital
TEACHING POSITIONS M.S.A.D. #51
PATROL DEPUTY SHERIFF York County Sheriff's Department
POLICE OFFICER The Town of Cape Elizabeth
SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVERS Maine School Administrative District #51
PARTS COUNTER PERSON Hall Implement Co.
PRINCIPAL Augusta Public Schools
View all Top Jobs