Mike Mandell

Staff Writer

Mike Mandell came to the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel in April 2022 after spending five and a half years with The Ellsworth American in Hancock County, Maine. He came to Maine out of college after graduating from the Missouri School of Journalism in 2016. He spent 2015 as the Mizzou football beat writer for the Columbia Missourian after previously covering high school sports and Mizzou women’s basketball for the newspaper. He lives just outside of downtown Waterville, less than a mile from the Morning Sentinel newsroom.

Boys Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine

Maine boys soccer teams look to set pieces to change the game

by Mike Mandell September 4, 2025September 4, 2025

In a sport of open play, many goals are produced by corner kicks, free kicks and even throw-ins.

Boys Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine

Meet the 10 western Maine boys soccer players to watch in 2025

by Mike Mandell September 4, 2025September 5, 2025

Lewiston leads the way with three players on the list of top returners.

Boys Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine

Meet the 5 western Maine boys soccer teams to watch in 2025

by Mike Mandell September 4, 2025September 4, 2025

Class A North should again feature some competitive teams from the Sun Journal’s coverage.

Boys Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine

Here are 5 intriguing western Maine boys soccer matchups in 2025

by Mike Mandell September 4, 2025September 4, 2025

Edward Little-Lewiston and Monmouth-Mt. Abram are among big clashes in Sun Journal’s coverage area this fall.

Football, Sports, Varsity Maine

Meet the 5 western Maine football teams to watch in 2025

by Mike Mandell September 2, 2025September 2, 2025

Class D South loaded with strong teams from Sun Journal’s coverage area.

Football, Sports, Varsity Maine

Meet the 15 western Maine football players to watch in 2025

by Mike Mandell September 2, 2025September 2, 2025

Leavitt, Dirigo, Oak Hill, Winthrop, Spruce Mountain boast multiple athletes on the list of the top returning players in the Sun Journal’s coverage area.