Kennebec Journal

The Kennebec Journal is a daily newspaper that comes out every morning, serving Augusta, Maine. It is part of MaineToday Media, the same company that publishes Maine's biggest newspaper, the Portland Press Herald. This publication focuses on news from Augusta and the nearby capital region, as well as southern Kennebec County. Locally, it is often referred to as the "KJ."

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Angus King III should take aim at Susan Collins instead | Steve Collins

2 days ago | centralmaine.com | Siobhan Brett

I have something to confess: Until he announced his candidacy for governor last month, I had no idea Angus King III existed. According to the results of a political poll just released, I might be in the minority. About 80% of Maine’s Democrats said they would consider supporting the son of three-term U.S. Sen. Angus King for governor. Just one in 10 of those polled said they’d never heard of him.
Brunswick library expanding access to outdoor gear

2 days ago | centralmaine.com | Scott Monroe

Brunswick-based outdoor gear lending nonprofit Maine GearShare and the Curtis Memorial Library have partnered to offer free equipment for library card holders. The program, which launched on June 1, works like reserving a museum pass from the library, said CML adult services librarian Hazel Onsrud. Members can reserve a gear pass on the library website for the week they want to borrow gear and pick up their pass at the library.
Hartland man sentenced for sexual abuse of a minor in Canaan

2 days ago | centralmaine.com | Jessica Lowell

SKOWHEGAN — A Hartland man was sentenced to serve at least three years in prison for sexually abusing a teenage girl in Canaan on several occasions. Christopher Todd, 36, pleaded guilty Wednesday to three Class C counts of sexual abuse of a minor. Per a plea agreement, Todd was sentenced to five years in prison, with all but three years suspended, to be followed by four years of probation.
Waterville delays decision on staffing third ambulance

3 days ago | centralmaine.com | Jessica Lowell

WATERVILLE — After weeks of debate, city officials have decided once again to delay making a decision about whether to hire emergency medical personnel to staff a third ambulance. City councilors are split on the matter, and it doesn’t appear either side will be persuaded to change their minds.
To the new Mainers in health care, ‘merci’ | Letter

3 days ago | centralmaine.com | Deb Sayer

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Mainers must speak out against Medicaid, SNAP cuts | Letter

3 days ago | centralmaine.com | Deb Sayer

Sen. Susan Collins has expressed her dismay on local news outlets about proposed cuts in Medicaid funding as part of the federal budget that passed in the House and is scheduled to come before the Senate. Collins expressed concern about cuts to Medicaid affecting children, the elderly, frail and those with disabilities, veterans and the homeless. Medicaid was one area that President Trump promised to protect.
Laurel Libby is fighting for Maine girls | Letter

3 days ago | centralmaine.com | Deb Sayer

I write in response to the inequity in girls’ sports in Maine. Women have had a very short-lived tenure in competitive sports, especially considering the first Olympics began in ancient Greece. During that short duration women have slowly earned seats on crews, time on the ice, placements in track and field, a turn at bat and sports funding at their respective schools and colleges.
Gardiner council to consider options to shave $100,000 from propsed $8.4 million budget

3 days ago | centralmaine.com | Jessica Lowell

GARDINER — Councilors will consider proposals to cut the city’s fiscal year 2026 budget by about $100,000 Wednesday evening in a move aimed at minimizing financial uncertainty. When city staff proposed a draft $8.4 million budget earlier this spring that would have increased municipal spending by about $420,000 and added a new administrative specialist position, Mayor Patricia Hart said councilors were wary of adding the cost of a new employee to this year’s budget.
Death of Lewiston 4-year-old highlights Maine’s child welfare failures, advocates, family say

3 days ago | centralmaine.com | Ben Bragdon

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Emergency repairs to Augusta bridge prompt lane closures

3 days ago | centralmaine.com | Ben Bragdon

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