Thornton still first, while Messalonskee rises on the strength of wins over other ranked teams.
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Some changes to Varsity Maine boys hockey poll after interesting week
Thornton still No. 1, and the No. 2 team is unchanged despite dropping two of three games.
Steve Sherlock, longtime Sun Journal reporter, dies at 69
Sherlock was remembered by colleagues as a calm and hardworking reporter whose versatility was evident across a 4-decade career.
Cheering teams know there is time to tinker after conference championships
While most of the work has been put into the final presentation, pieces can be moved around, or even removed.
No. 1 affirms ranking in Varsity Maine boys hockey poll
Thornton Academy is again the unanimous top team after surviving tough test.
Maine schools tackle food waste to save money, time and the environment
A pilot program from UMaine’s Mitchell Center found big reductions in school cafeteria food waste, and a toolkit rolled out this fall will help schools prepare for a food waste ban that starts in 2030.
Mark Stevens retired as Lisbon wrestling coach years ago. A chance encounter brought him back.
Conversations with an Oklahoma coach inspired the seven-time state championship coach and Maine Amateur Wrestling Hall of Famer to return to wrestling.
Unanimous No. 1 in Varsity Maine boys hockey poll
Thornton Academy tightens grip on top spot, and Cheverus/Yarmouth moves up to second place.
Some Mainers are rethinking holiday meals in wake of rising food costs and unsteady economy
Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners are featuring fewer guests, smaller portions and more scratch cooking in an effort to cut costs.
Holiday gifts, high school sports, winter scenes in central Maine make up this week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from Dec. 12-19, 2025. View more Week in Photos galleries Purchase photos from the Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel Sign up for Maine Lens our monthly photo newsletter.