Longtime Washington Capitals television play-by-play announcer Joe Beninati started his career with Bowdoin’s student radio station.
Cooper Sullivan
Staff Writer
Cooper Sullivan covers high school and collegiate sports in Brunswick and the surrounding communities. He is from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where he studied at Wake Forest University ('24) and held multiple editorial positions at the student newspaper, the Old Gold & Black. He enjoys embarrassing himself on the basketball court, complaining about his knees after a run and ignoring the fact his favorite teams aren't that good.
Varsity Maine Girls Swimmer of the Year: Ella Montgomery, Ellsworth
Montgomery was undefeated in individual races this season and defended her two Class B state titles.
Varsity Maine Boys Swimmer of the Year: Gaffney McDonough, Morse
McDonough broke four state records this season, including three relays and the 50-yard freestyle.
Girls swimming: 2025 Varsity Maine All-State team
Our list of the state’s top performers include five seniors, one junior and four sophomores.
Boys swimming: 2025 Varsity Maine All-State team
Seven seniors make our list of the state’s top performers.
2024-25 Central Maine All-Region Girls Swimming team
Three seniors lead the list of top area swimmers.
2024-25 Central Maine All-Region Boys Swimming team
Freshmen and juniors fill all but two spots on the list of the area’s top swimmers.
Brunswick hires new head football coach for 2025 season
Former assistant Eric Sulzberger will take over for a Dragons program that went 2-7 last year.
Lisbon football will return to gridiron, but MPA says ‘culture shift’ still needed
The school won its appeal with the Maine Principals’ Association, clearing the way for a return to competition in the fall.
Bowdoin women’s basketball beats Brooklyn in NCAA first round
The unbeaten Polar Bears push early struggles to the side and maintain a 20-point lead for the majority of the game.