The town of Newport and Nokomis Regional High School have been celebrating Flagg’s pursuit of a national championship and rise to fame.
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Flagg support, protests, spring sports focused on in central Maine
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from March 28-April 4, 2025.
I-95 in Pittsfield area to be closed Wednesday
Transportation officials said the closure is necessary to remove a tractor trailer truck that rolled over Monday night.
2024-25 Central Maine All-Region Boys Hockey team
Varsity Maine Player of the Year Owen Kirk and five Messalonskee teammates on list of area’s top players.
Cooper Flagg, Duke men’s basketball close in on title
The Newport native led the Blue Devils into the Final Four with wins over Arizona and Alabama.
Cooper Flagg, Duke headed to Final Four
The Newport native scores 16 points as the Blue Devils win the East Region with an 85-65 victory over Alabama.
Girls wrestling: 2025 Varsity Maine All-State team
Our first-ever girls All-State squad contains multiple New England champions from the top programs throughout the state.
2024-25 Central Maine All-Region Girls Wrestling team
Three Cougars and three Tigers are among the area’s best of the best.
2024-25 Central Maine All-Region Boys Swimming team
Freshmen and juniors fill all but two spots on the list of the area’s top swimmers.
Construction to begin on Newport roundabout
The Maine Department of Transportation will host an in-person open house April 1 for area residents to get information about the project, which gets underway in mid-April.