Gardiner’s Jack Quinn, last year’s Varsity Maine Player of the Year, looks to build on an outstanding summer.
Oakland
1 killed, 3 seriously injured in Winthrop crash
Police say witnesses reported a speeding car on U.S. Route 202 before the fatal three-car crash Saturday.
Skowhegan’s new fire chief brings decades of experience
Ryan Johnston, who was Skowhegan’s deputy chief for almost three years and runs a firefighter training company, took over the top job earlier this month.
Fire destroys Oakland house and camper trailer, displacing 4 people
Firefighters from Oakland, Belgrade, Sidney, Rome, Smithfield and Fairfield fire departments worked at the scene and the Office of State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause.
Flagg brothers host Orono clinic, West Gardiner celebration among this week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from August 8-15, 2025.
Study: Colby added $2.5 billion to Maine’s economy since 2019
The analysis, commissioned as a follow-up to a report on Colby’s impact from 2014-18 and presented in downtown Waterville on Thursday, shows the college’s investments in facilities and people added $1.3 billion to the Waterville-area economy over the last six years.
Oakland business owner honored at bench dedication event
Alan Breton was the owner of Oakland Furniture and was a 40-year member of the Oakland Lions Club.
Walter Polky eager to lead Lisbon football’s redemption
Polky, who has his own bumpy past, is charged with rebuilding the Greyhounds after hazing allegations shut down the program last fall.
FirstPark director retires after piloting business park to sustainability
Building communication with partners and business prospects helped build the park’s reputation, Jim Dinkle, retiring FirstPark executive director, said.
Stone art in Waterville, Butterfly in Manchester are among this week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from July 30-Aug. 7, 2025.