Often overlooked, Maine softball outfielders can save games
It’s not the most coveted position in youth leagues, but in high school and beyond, the outfield can be where big games are won and lost.
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Meet the 2026 Maine Baseball Hall of Fame inductees
Former St. Dominic and current Gray-New Gloucester coach Bob Blackman and Cony coach Don Plourde are among the 11 members of the newest class.
Meet the 2025-26 Varsity Maine All-State girls ski team
This year’s team is made up largely of upperclassmen, representing 13 schools.
Maine towns are sitting on hundreds of thousands of dollars for addiction treatment
4 years after settlement money started arriving, some recovery centers face funding cliffs as towns and counties deliberate — or in some cases hardly pay attention to — millions in unspent funds.
Meet the 2025-26 Varsity Maine All-State girls hockey team
Four repeat selections join eight newcomers to the All-State squad.
The 2026 Maine high school football schedule is out. Here are 5 takeaways.
A few things stand out from the recently released 11-man schedules for this fall.
Thousands of Mainers protest Trump policies amid latest ‘No Kings’ nationwide rallies
Transgender rights activist Ella Bowman rallied the Waterville crowd on bodily autonomy, while speakers across the state criticized policies they say threaten democracy.
Thousands of Mainers rally during 3rd round of ‘No Kings’ protests
Demonstrations against the Trump administration took place Saturday in Portland, Lewiston-Auburn, Augusta, Waterville and dozens of other locations across Maine.
Meet the 2025-26 Varsity Maine boys basketball All-State team
Two juniors and two freshmen are among the high-scoring, guard-heavy group.
CMCC women’s basketball coach stepping down after 4 national titles
Andrew Morong led the Mustangs to an 87.2% winning percentage during his 15 years at the helm.
Why western Maine gas prices are among the highest in the state
Central and western Maine generally pay a slightly higher price for fuel.
Meet the 2025-26 Varsity Maine All-State boys wrestling team
This year’s list includes Maine’s first co-ed New England champion since 2018.
7 seasonal activities showing spring is finally coming to Maine
Ice cream stands, paved paths and early-opening fish shacks tell you winter might finally be over.
Former Sun Journal journalists receive Yankee Quill Awards
Judy Meyer and Rex Rhoades were honored for their commitment to journalism and for their defense of the First Amendment
Portland Museum of Art’s Youth Art Month exhibit spotlights Maine’s young artists
Student artists from across the state are represented in an exhibit running through April 5 at the Portland Museum of Art.
Edward Little AD to take post with MPA
Todd Sampson will join the state organization that oversees high school sports as the assistant executive director at the Maine Principals’ Association.
Signs of winter ending, Chizzzle Wizzle, state house activity: week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from March 13-19, 2026.
ICE surge cost Maine’s economy millions, report says
The Maine Center for Economic Policy warns that continued immigration enforcement could further damage an already weakened workforce.
Former Jay teacher pleads guilty to sexual exploitation of minor, dissemination of sexually explicit material
Jan M. Barlow, 48, of Auburn, was sentenced to a total of 11 years in prison with all but 9 months suspended.
Suspects on loose following car theft, burglaries at cannabis, gun shops in Androscoggin County
The two suspects were spotted in a Ford F-150 Lightning that was stolen in Auburn and later recovered in Westbrook, the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office said.
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