Cony, Messalonskee, Monmouth and Mt. Blue all have multiple picks on this year’s area-best list.
Augusta
2025 Varsity Maine All-State baseball team
This year’s team includes seven players who were conference or state players of the year.
Augusta’s overnight warming shelter secures funding for payroll, heating bill
Augusta officials agreed to give $13,450 in opioid settlement funds to replenish the warming center.
Some restrictions lifted on man who killed father in Gardiner
Leroy Smith III, found not criminally responsible for stabbing his father to death in 2014, is described as a pleasant, productive volunteer who consistently takes his medication.
See MIFF events in Waterville and Shrine Lobster Bowl previews in the Week In Photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Under plea deal, former Manchester fire chief to pay fine, avoid trial
Francis R. Wozniak agreed to a plea deal that dismisses allegations he pretended to be a police constable.
Mainers turn out to make ‘good trouble’ amid political turmoil
Demonstrations honoring late civil rights leader and former Congressman John Lewis take place across the state.
2025 Central Maine All-Region softball team
Hall-Dale and Monmouth Academy each have three players on the list of the area’s best.
Historic Blaine House in Augusta getting security, accessibility upgrades
The property where Maine’s governor lives is a construction site, undergoing upgrades recommended by an analysis of its security.
2025 Central Maine All-Region girls lacrosse team
Maranacook/Winthrop tops the list of entries with three selections after capturing the Class C championship.