Monmouth

Things to do this week in the area.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Lewiston man hurt after motorcycle, SUV collide in Winthrop

by Staff Report August 8, 2025August 8, 2025

The Friday morning collision on U.S. Route 202 critically injured the motorcycle rider.

Baseball, Sports, Varsity Maine

2025 Sun Journal All-Region baseball team

by Nathan Fournier July 19, 2025July 19, 2025

Four underclassmen and three state champions are included on this year’s all-area squad.

Softball, Sports, Varsity Maine

2025 Sun Journal All-Region softball team

by Nathan Fournier July 17, 2025July 17, 2025

Varsity Maine All-Staters Carmen Crockett and Kyeria Morse highlight the list of the area’s best players.

Local & State, News

Kennebec drowning victim remembered as a generous man who loved the outdoors

by Amy Calder July 12, 2025July 14, 2025

Robert Stolt was fishing on the Kennebec River near Lines Island in Bath on Sunday when he jumped into the water to rescue his dog after it had tried to retrieve a fish.

Franklin, Local & State, News, The Franklin Journal

Wilton-Jay police committee mulls pros, cons of forming one department

by Donna M. Perry July 8, 2025July 8, 2025

The committee had a presentation on Monday by Paul Ferland, police chief of both Monmouth and Winthrop departments, who explained what he has done to try and create one department, which is still under discussion.

Leslie Bridgers, Local & State

A July 4 party near a Maine horse farm ignited a fireworks fight

by Leslie Bridgers July 3, 2025January 14, 2026

Residents of Shapleigh in York County approved an ordinance in March to prohibit fireworks within a mile of livestock, but a new petition drive has been launched to repeal it.