kennebec journal Archives - The Portland Press Herald

State seeks court approval to medicate Sidney woman accused of killing son

by Ethan Horton April 28, 2026April 28, 2026

Megan McDonald, who has failed 4 competency evaluations to stand trial, is hospitalized at Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Institute in Bangor.

Community, Maine, News

Sister offered a home to troubled teen before Chelsea double homicide

by Keith Edwards April 23, 2026April 24, 2026

The woman testified in the second day of a hearing at the Capital Judicial Center to determine whether the boy will be tried as an adult.

Business, Community, Food, News

Two Maine Guys expands with Augusta restaurant after food truck fame

by Cayley Bowman Correspondent April 16, 2026April 17, 2026

The eatery offers a full-service dining experience, a full bar and live music 3-4 nights a week.

Community, Maine, News

Birds nesting in harm’s way, or in your way? Here’s some tips.

by Keith Edwards April 8, 2026June 12, 2026

It’s illegal to move a wild bird nest with eggs in it, even on your property, so experts advise prevention and patience.

Community, Maine, News, Politics

Bill to merge Capitol, state police fails in Maine House

by Ethan Horton April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

Michael Sauschuck, the Department of Public Safety’s commissioner, had proposed for the Maine State Police to consume the Capitol Police by attrition.

Community

1 person dies, 1 hospitalized after house fire in Readfield

by Staff Report April 4, 2026April 6, 2026

Investigators from the state fire marshal’s office are working to determine the cause of a fire in a home on Plains Road on Friday night.

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.