Thornton, Falmouth, Yarmouth and Messalonskee maintain top 4 spots.
Oakland
Varsity Maine girls lacrosse poll going through changes
Kennebunk still the unanimous No. 1, but other top teams are winning some and losing some.
Artwalk, pet sounds, plant sales among 7 things to do in central Maine
Thoughtful Thursdays are planned for children in Augusta, don’t miss Artwalk Gardiner, Pet Sounds Live is set for Waldoboro, and a Holistic Mystic Fair in Augusta.
Theater renovations, airport news & signs of spring represent the week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from May 1-7, 2026.
Oakland voters endorse library, pass $8.85M budget
Residents weighed in on the value of the Oakland Public Library at the annual budget meeting.
Confusion cleared up at top of Varsity Maine girls lacrosse poll
Kennebunk is the unanimous No. 1 after barely securing the top spot last week.
Unanimous top 2 in Varsity Maine boys lacrosse poll
No dissent among voters about where Thornton Academy and Falmouth stand.
Brunswick boys lacrosse hands Messalonskee 1st loss
Rob Bowen nets his 100th career goal as the Dragons dominate the second half to end the Eagles’ undefeated start.
Oakland man pleads guilty to possessing 23 stolen firearms
Cody Smith, 24, was caught on surveillance camera breaking into a Waterville pawn shop and stealing the guns. He later posted videos of himself on social media with some of the firearms.
No. 1 carryover in first Varsity Maine boys lacrosse poll of 2026
Voters unanimously select Thornton Academy as the state’s top team.