Gardiner boys basketball celebrates its first title with ring ceremony
The Tigers won the Class B state crown in February — the first boys basketball championship in school history.
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No. 1 in Varsity Maine softball poll goes the distance in 2026
Cheverus was ranked first in every poll this season.
Gardiner councilors approve $8.3M city budget not expected to increase taxes
Councilors also approve a 5% sewer rate hike.
7 things to do in central Maine this week
The Monmouth Fair opens Wednesday, The Wooten Brothers plan Waterville concert, Mr. Drew and his Animals Too will be in Augusta, Patton Oswalt prepares for Gardiner show, Maine Oyster Festival set for Freeport, The Little River Band and Bela Fleck have Waterville concerts scheduled.
Medomak Valley softball rolls to Class B title repeat
Sidney Nicholls, fighting back pain, strikes out nine to secure a victory over Gardiner.
Here’s the important things to know about the Maine softball finals
Varsity Maine reporters throw strikes about the 4 championship matchups.
Youth movement has Gardiner softball team in state title game
Deep and talented freshman and sophomore classes have led the Tigers to a regional championship and a date with defending Class B champ Medomak Valley.
Maranacook/ Winthrop boys lacrosse heading back to Class C title game
Jacob Lyons’ late goal lifts the Hawks to a semifinal win over Gardiner.
Gardiner softball walks it off, beats Old Town in B North title game
Molly Takatsu’s sacrifice fly sends the Tigers to the state championship game against Medomak Valley.
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Takeaways from Day 2 of the Charlie’s Maine Open
Fletcher Babcock sizzles to take the lead, but Topsham’s Caleb Manuel is close behind him going into the final round.
3 takeaways from Maine’s bid to not lose $190M in federal rural health funding
New funding opportunities, a fast-approaching deadline and Maine’s hospital-sustaining plans that didn’t make the cut.
No change at the top in final Varsity Maine baseball poll of 2026
Gorham finishes No. 1 after 11-inning Class A championship victory.
5 takeaways from Day 1 of the Charlie’s Maine Open
Caleb Manuel charges into a tie for the lead; two Canadians enjoy a strong opening round; a putter change helps a local golfer and other storylines from the first round.
Man arrested in Hallowell on kidnapping, assault charges
A woman mouthed to a police officer that she needed help.
Explorers won’t let a little rain stop them from walking Augusta’s trail system | Photo
Photographer Rich Abrahamson focuses on Bangor residents utilizing the Kennebec River Rail Trail on a rainy afternoon.
5 Kennebec Land Trust hikes to try this summer
On public preserved land across Kennebec County, KLT’s best trails vary in landscape, length and lookouts.
Fryeburg baseball edges Cony to claim Class B title
The Raiders answer a two-run first inning from the Rams with three of their own and get a gem from Oliver Dean the rest of the way.
Spring sports finals, pie in the face, a walk in the rain rounds out central Maine’s week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from June 12-18, 2026.
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