Starting in late summer 2023 red crossbills appeared in southern Maine in large numbers, likely driven by the abundant pine cones.
Bill Stewart
Bill Stewart has been the sports editor at the Morning Sentinel and Kennebec Journal since 2014. During his tenure as sports editor, the papers have received national recognition from the Associated Press Sports Editors. A Massachusetts native, he graduated from the University of Maine in 1999 with a BA in Journalism. He began his journalism career as a sports reporter at the Berkshire (Pittsfield, Massachusetts) Eagle in 1999. He also worked at the Republican-American (Waterbury, Connecticut) and Eagle-Tribune (Lawrence, Massachusetts). In his free time, he enjoys adventures with his family, reading and a good game of cribbage.
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No. 1 Kansas hangs on to beat Duke, Cooper Flagg
Jayhawks overcome ejection of star Hunter Dickinson to win showdown in Las Vegas.
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Ex-Boston Bruins coach thrilled to be behind St. Louis bench
Less than a week since being fired in Boston, Jim Montgomery quickly lands back on his feet.
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Patriots’ coach hints lineup changes in the works
Jerod Mayo says adjustments may be needed as team continues to slide, falling to 3-9 with a blowout loss to the Dolphins.
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Tom Caron: David Ortiz would love to see Boston sign Juan Soto
Former Red Sox slugger says signing Soto would reinvigorate a Red Sox fan base.
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Women’s soccer: Colby falls in NCAA Division III third round game
Washington University in St. Louis scores late in the second half to end Mules’ run through national tournament with a 1-0 win.
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Cooper Flagg powers Duke men’s basketball past Arizona
Freshman scores team-high 24 points as Blue Devils earn big road victory.
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Ask Maine Audubon: Where are the birds? Many are on the move
Wildlife questions answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
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Bruins notebook: Roster shakeup could be next if slide continues
Bruins brass say everything is on the table if team can’t get back on track.
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Patriots finally have franchise QB again
Commentary: Drake Maye, the No. 3 pick in this year’s draft, is everything the team thought he would be.