PORTLAND — When Kyle Busch arrived at Oxford Plains Speedway last Thursday for a test session, he and his crew spent eight hours at the track preparing his ride for the TD Bank 250.
Bill Stewart
Bill Stewart has been the sports editor at the Morning Sentinel and Kennebec Journal since 2014. During his tenure as sports editor, the papers have received national recognition from the Associated Press Sports Editors. A Massachusetts native, he graduated from the University of Maine in 1999 with a BA in Journalism. He began his journalism career as a sports reporter at the Berkshire (Pittsfield, Massachusetts) Eagle in 1999. He also worked at the Republican-American (Waterbury, Connecticut) and Eagle-Tribune (Lawrence, Massachusetts). In his free time, he enjoys adventures with his family, reading and a good game of cribbage.
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AUTO RACING NOTEBOOK: Clark looks forward to return to Oxford
Unity Raceway is struggling financially and track operator George Fernald Jr. said Tuesday he may step down if the situation doesn’t improve.
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Burgess to coach Gardiner
GARDINER — Gardiner Area High School has a new football coach — again.
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Gardiner hires new football coach
GARDINER – Gardiner Area High School has a new football coach – again. Athletic Director Jeff Turnbull said Friday that Matt Burgess, son of a former Gardiner football coach, has accepted the position.
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KENNEBEC JOURNAL GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: Maranacook junior Mace overcomes injury
There were times this season when Abby Mace wondered if she would be healthy to compete for the Maranacook Community High School girls track and field team.
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MORNING SENTINEL BOYS TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: Senior’s sweep helps Panthers to title
Isaiah Spofford lined up for the 200-meter dash at the Class B state championship meet as an underdog to Will Wegener of Falmouth.
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AUTO RACING NOTEBOOK: Clark in unfamiliar position
Pro All Stars Series North reached the midway point of its schedule, and three-time defending points champ Johnny Clark is submerged in an unfamiliar predicament: Trailing a frontrunner.
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KENNEBEC JOURNAL GIRLS TENNIS PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Cony senior Edmondson up to challenge of No. 1
Taylor Edmondson knew the competition was going to get significantly tougher this season. The Cony High School senior would play at No. 1 singles for the girls tennis team this spring, putting in jeopardy her run of perfection.
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HOCKEY: Local players win title
The Lewiston Area Hockey Club struggled to play or practice with a full lineup during the Midget Tier II Under-18 season last fall.
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STRONGMAN: ‘Fingers’ a true test of strength
AUGUSTA — Justin Genest hoisted the first steel tube, all 12 feet and 325 pounds of it, and pushed it down with authority.