Saturday, May 25, 2013
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.
Hall-Dale High School senior Spencer Shagoury has every reason to feel confident today when he faces York's Jack Lawlor in the Round of 48 at the state singles tennis championships at Portland's Racket and Fitness Club.
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!
A Whitetail deer grazes on the banks of the Kennebec River Wednesday in Hallowell.
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
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.
Thanks to some dedicated volunteers, more than 40 Civil War veterans' graves at Riverside Cemetery in Chelsea will have American flags for Memorial Day.
Online predators are skilled at getting kids to chat with them and trust them, an author cautions.
J.P. Devine laments the purchases he had already planned based on winning Powerball ... which he did not win.
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.
Members of Maine's congressional delegation are trying to keep up the pressure on the Department of Defense to buy footwear from U.S. manufacturers, a move that would likely benefit the state's New Balance sneaker factories.
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.
Farmingdale couple charged in beating
Memorial Day weekend events for the Kennebec Journal area.
The unusual directive to his department heads is seen as the latest move in ongoing clash between the governor and lawmakers.
Fuss over LePage's TV exceeds trivial dispute
Both sides deadlocked on hospitals, Medicaid
The bill aims to support expanding natural-gas pipelines and fund energy-efficiency efforts.
STATE SINGLES TENNIS TOURNAMENT: Hall-Dale sends 2 to tournament
Central Maine will be well-represented at today's Round of 48 boys and girls state singles tennis championships. That's especially true for the Waterville girls.
TRAVELIN' MAINE(RS): MONHEGAN is for the birds
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!
Memorial Day 2013 events for the Morning Sentinel area
Morning Sentinel area events on Memorial Day, May 27, 2013.
Panhandling a growing concern in Portland
Parallel efforts are under way to tackle the growing issue of panhandling in the city, especially at busy intersections.
Scout community torn by rule change
Conservatives are looking at alternative groups. Gay-rights backers want the ban on gay leaders lifted.
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