Meet the 2025 Central Maine All-Region girls soccer team
The list includes five seniors and three sophomores.
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Mt. Abram boys basketball comes back to top Madison in OT
Down 11 at halftime, the Roadrunners battle back to earn a key MVC victory at the Augusta Civic Center.
High Peaks Alliance prepares for leadership change, launches 2026 naturalist series
Vice President John Rogers will take over for founder Lloyd Griscom as president, as the group continues its mission of collaboration and public access through new conservation programs.
Farmington group notes 41 species for 126th Christmas Bird Count
Local birders surveyed nine western Maine areas Dec. 14, logging 41 species and contributing data to the nation’s longest-running community science bird project.
Voter-approved trail grants add to access across Maine: ‘Go outside and play’
The first round of the Maine Trails Program funds 44 projects across the state, including ones in Augusta, Rangeley, Strong and Waterville.
Western Maine food pantries expand support as winter approaches
Food pantries across Franklin County are offering expanded hours, free meals and low-barrier access to help residents meet rising food needs.
Attorneys for alleged head of Farmington pot operation take aim at prosecutor’s motion, witness
Attorneys for Lucas Sirois say he did not violate his bail conditions when he picked up firearms from a residence last week.
Hall-Dale boys soccer survives Mt. Abram charge to defend C South title
The Roadrunners mount a furious comeback attempt, but the Bulldogs advance to Saturday’s state title game.
Here are 11 boys soccer players we expect to make an impact in the postseason
Several players hope to lead the charge for their teams toward state championship glory.
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Hiking with a dog this winter? Here’s what you need to know.
As winter continues and spring approaches, dog owners can enjoy Maine trails safely by planning ahead and following basic trail etiquette.
UMaine-Farmington men’s basketball enjoying turnaround
The Beavers are 11-3 this season with 3 players among the leaders in Division III statistical categories.
Farmington vigil mourns Minneapolis mother killed by ICE agent
More than 30 people gathered under the Meetinghouse Park gazebo to honor Renee Good, who was shot and killed Wednesday.
Meet the finalists for 2025 Gaziano football lineman awards
Winners of the awards, given annually to the top senior offensive and defensive linemen in the state, will be announced Jan. 23.
Wilton fills school board seat following Mayhew’s death
Angie LeClaire will be the interim RSU 9 board member until the June elections.
Meet 10 central Maine girls skiers to watch in 2026
Maranacook and Mt. Blue skiers highlight this list of the top Alpine and Nordic competitors from KJ and Sentinel country.
Meet 5 central Maine girls ski teams to watch in 2026
Keep an eye out for Maranacook and Mt. Blue (surprise, surprise) on the slopes this winter.
Meet 10 central Maine boys skiers to watch in 2026
Juniors dominate this year’s list of the best Alpine and Nordic skiers from Morning Sentinel and Kennebec Journal country.
Meet 5 central Maine boys ski teams to watch in 2026
The Maranacook Alpine and Mt. Blue Nordic teams will look to defend state championships this year.
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