Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel coverage area sees two major Week 1 showdowns.
Oakland
Meet 10 central Maine field hockey players to watch in 2025
There’s plenty of offensive skill and versatile talent on display from this group of players who could be in for big seasons.
Here are 5 intriguing central Maine field hockey games this fall
These matchups between playoff contenders and rivalry showdowns could be pivotal games this season.
Meet 5 central Maine field hockey teams to watch in 2025
Many of the title hopefuls from last year are well positioned to make runs at championships again.
Man drowns in Belgrade’s Ellis Pond
Robert Gary, 66, of Oakland, was apparently swimming after his floating boat in Ellis Pond, officials say.
Meet the central Maine golf teams to watch in 2025
Gardiner (Class B) and Maranacook (Class C) will be looking to make another run at a state championship.
Meet the central Maine golfers to watch in 2025
Gardiner’s Jack Quinn, last year’s Varsity Maine Player of the Year, looks to build on an outstanding summer.
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.