Kennebec Journal

Tuition increase approved for Maine's community colleges

In-state rates at Maine's two-year schools have risen 7 percent in the last five years, compared with a 29 percent increase at the state’s four-year universities, according to a report.

LePage signs bill requiring Maine organ donation checkoff box

The optional $2 donation would fund education about organ donations.

Alaska to LA to Maine, emergency care drives Kingfield man

Peter Boucher, 61 of Kingfield, former owner of Sugarloaf Rescue and an active member of Franklin Search & Rescue and the Carrabassett Valley Fire Department, Boucher was recently recognized by the state Emergency Medical Services for his contributions to emergency medical care.

Maine bill seeks to protect US loggers' jobs

Money isn't everything, right?

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

I-5 bridge collapse caused by truck hitting span

Two other vehicles tumble off into the river, but no one was killed.

Maine sports star guilty on child porn charge

Authorities say Dana Wilson, who works as a disc jockey, had videos of young girls engaged in sexual behavior on his computer.

Another strong hurricane season on horizon

The six-month hurricane season begins June 1, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration estimates a 70 percent chance of 13 to 20 named storms.

Hurricane center: Beware of the storm surge

Large death tolls have been blamed on storm surge, so forecasters are trying to do a better job of predicting it and explaining it.

Maine officials warn of vacation scams

Attorney General Janet Mills says to be wary of "you won a free vacation" notices that ask for upfront fees.