This list is loaded with state championship potential.
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Meet the 10 central Maine boys track and field athletes to watch in 2026
Talented seniors dominate this list of the best boys athletes from Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel country.
Maine native Cooper Flagg’s first NBA season was all we could ask for
Next season, leading the Dallas Mavericks on a deep playoff run is the goal.
Cooper Flagg faces tight battle with Kon Knueppel for NBA Rookie of the Year
The two former Duke teammates are the top candidates for the prize as the NBA’s top rookie.
These are the 6 central Maine softball teams to watch in 2026
Several of the traditional contenders return, albeit with younger rosters.
Meet the 10 central Maine softball players to watch in 2026
Several all-conference picks return to lead teams to postseason glory this spring.
Meet the 10 central Maine baseball players to watch in 2026
Two standout seniors and a host of strong juniors highlight this list of potential top players in the region.
Cooper Flagg scores 45 points as Mavericks top Lakers
The 19-year-old from Newport has another big game 2 nights after scoring 51 points against the Magic.
Meet the 2025-26 Central Maine All-Region boys indoor track team
Sprinters, distance runners, jumpers and throwers are represented on this winter’s list of the area’s best.
Man dies in crash on I-95 in Newport
The man’s vehicle was stopped in the northbound lane when it was hit by a tractor trailer.