Bill Stewart

Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel

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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Published
December 13, 2011

HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY NOTEBOOK: Tigers, Rams off to fast start

The Cony and Gardiner hockey teams combined for just nine victories last season. Both missed the playoffs.
Published
December 11, 2011

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS HOCKEY: Lawrence hangs on to win opener

WINSLOW — Kyle McLain, the new goalie, played remarkably well, stopping 25 of the 28 shots he faced.
Published
December 11, 2011

HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY: Messalonskee tops Winslow in opener

WINSLOW – It’s early, but the Messalonskee hockey team looks like it will be a player in Eastern B this season.
Published
December 10, 2011

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: Gardiner overwhelms young Oak Hill

WALES — Members of the Gardiner basketball team called it a good victory but quickly turned their attention to their next foe, rival Maranacook.
Published
December 9, 2011

BOYS BASKETBALL: Gardiner rolls in opener

WALES — Jake Palmer scored 19 points and Aaron Toman added 18 to lead the lead the Gardiner boys basketball team past Oak Hill 98-18 in the season opener for both teams Friday night.
Published
December 8, 2011

HIGH SCHOOL ICE HOCKEY: Backup goalies ready for their chance

Your presence is felt primarily at practice, where able bodies are at a premium.
Published
December 4, 2011

KENNEBEC JOURNAL FOOTBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Emery makes an constant impact for Maranacook

READFIELD — Some players, mostly skill position players, put up hard-to-fathom statistics week in and week out. Others make their presence felt on defense, or even special teams.
Published
December 4, 2011

KENNEBEC JOURNAL FOOTBALL COACH OF THE YEAR: Coach Emery helps Black Bears reach new heights

READFIELD — Joe Emery acknowledged he had plenty of learning to do after his first season as Maranacook Community High School football coach in the fall 2009.
Published
November 29, 2011

KENNEBEC JOURNAL GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY RUNNER OF THE YEAR: Relaxed attitude helps change Mace’s season

Abby Mace put the pressure on herself, which did her no favors as the cross country season kicked into championship mode.
Published
November 23, 2011

HOCKEY: Moose going to nationals

KENTS HILL — The Maine Moose U-18 Midget hockey team didn’t enter the state tournament as a top seed. It wasn’t expected to beat defending champ Lewiston, let alone win three games that would secure a berth in the national tournament in Michigan.