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Why can’t Maine towns and cities hold on to their managers?

by Dylan Tusinski May 31, 2026May 30, 2026

Specific reasons for the turnover vary, but the underlying causes and downstream effects are consistent across the state.

News, Schools and Education

University of Maine at Augusta faculty vote ‘no confidence’ against president

by Emily Duggan May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

The vote against President Jen Cushman was unanimous.

Business, Health, Maine, News

MaineGeneral will close its Fairfield eye center in July

by Hannah Kaufman May 8, 2026May 8, 2026

The specialty eye center was losing up to $1 million annually, a spokesperson said. Its closure will force 4,500 patients to find new care.

News, Schools and Education

Maine is second in the nation for special education rates. Why?

by Emily Duggan May 2, 2026May 1, 2026

An increasing number of students are qualifying for special education, putting pressure on school districts and their budgets.

Community, Maine, News

Here’s how Maine is celebrating Earth Day 2026

by Joe Charpentier April 22, 2026April 21, 2026

Communities across Maine are celebrating April 22’s Earth Day throughout the week.

Feature Obituary

Longtime Kennebec Journal photojournalist Andy Molloy dies at 57

by Ethan Horton April 1, 2026April 2, 2026

Molloy, a fill-the-room personality with connections in every Maine corner, worked for the KJ for 3 decades, framing fires, elections and everything in between.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News, Politics

A Republican’s bid to become York County sheriff is in jeopardy. Here’s why

by Morgan Womack March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

David Corbett is accused of misrepresenting his eligibility for the position on a nomination petition to the secretary of state’s office. Those allegations were at the heart of a heated, hourslong hearing Friday.