Family and friends gather at Quarry Tap Room in Hallowell in ‘Game on for Vachon’ benefit.
Mike Mandell
Staff Writer
Mike Mandell came to the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel in April 2022 after spending five and a half years with The Ellsworth American in Hancock County, Maine. He came to Maine out of college after graduating from the Missouri School of Journalism in 2016. He spent 2015 as the Mizzou football beat writer for the Columbia Missourian after previously covering high school sports and Mizzou women’s basketball for the newspaper. He lives just outside of downtown Waterville, less than a mile from the Morning Sentinel newsroom.
Posted inSports, Tennis, Varsity Maine
2023 tennis wrap-up: New stars emerge as local teams reach new success
State championships, deep singles runs were plenty in central Maine in 2023.
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Posted inField Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Field hockey: Central Maine takes center stage for festival, McNally All-Star Game
The play day and All-Star Game mark an exciting return to action after a strong 2022 fall season in the region.
Posted inAuto Racing, Sports
Auto racing notebook: Chesterville’s Jet Decker making waves at Wiscasset Speedway
Unity Raceway set for second season on dirt after anticipated 2022 reopening.
Posted inBaseball, Softball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Central Maine well-positioned to field baseball and softball contenders in 2024
Things will change in next 10 months, but numerous teams look set for success.
Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Softball: Hall-Dale scrapes past Bucksport for 3rd straight Class C state title
Bulldogs push winning streak to 56 games with 2-1 victory over Bucks.
Posted inBaseball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Baseball: Run through gauntlet has Monmouth 1 win from Class C championship
Mustangs emerge from difficult region with hopes of winning Gold Glove.
Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Softball: Oxford Hills walks it off against Skowhegan to win Class A North title
Vikings overcome key defensive miscue as Maddy Miller single seals 4-3 victory.
Posted inBaseball, Boys Lacrosse, Girls Lacrosse, Softball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Several central Maine teams emerge from busy weekend to compete for regional titles
Hall-Dale softball set to put 54-game win streak on the line, while Skowhegan softball preps to face Oxford Hills in A North final.
Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Softball: Skowhegan ousts Messalonskee to return to Class A North title game
Big hits in key moments, solid pitching effort give River Hawks’ 5-2 win.