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
July 8, 2011

Gardiner hires new football coach

GARDINER – Gardiner Area High School has a new football coach – again. Athletic Director Jeff Turnbull said Friday that Matt Burgess, son of a former Gardiner football coach, has accepted the position.
Published
July 8, 2011

KENNEBEC JOURNAL GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: Maranacook junior Mace overcomes injury

There were times this season when Abby Mace wondered if she would be healthy to compete for the Maranacook Community High School girls track and field team.
Published
July 7, 2011

MORNING SENTINEL BOYS TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: Senior’s sweep helps Panthers to title

Isaiah Spofford lined up for the 200-meter dash at the Class B state championship meet as an underdog to Will Wegener of Falmouth.
Published
July 7, 2011

AUTO RACING NOTEBOOK: Clark in unfamiliar position

Pro All Stars Series North reached the midway point of its schedule, and three-time defending points champ Johnny Clark is submerged in an unfamiliar predicament: Trailing a frontrunner.
Published
July 6, 2011

KENNEBEC JOURNAL GIRLS TENNIS PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Cony senior Edmondson up to challenge of No. 1

Taylor Edmondson knew the competition was going to get significantly tougher this season. The Cony High School senior would play at No. 1 singles for the girls tennis team this spring, putting in jeopardy her run of perfection.
Published
April 17, 2011

HOCKEY: Local players win title

The Lewiston Area Hockey Club struggled to play or practice with a full lineup during the Midget Tier II Under-18 season last fall.
Published
April 17, 2011

STRONGMAN: ‘Fingers’ a true test of strength

AUGUSTA — Justin Genest hoisted the first steel tube, all 12 feet and 325 pounds of it, and pushed it down with authority.
Published
April 16, 2011

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS LACROSSE: Gardiner cruises to opening-day win

GARDINER — The nerves, as are often the case for a season opener, flowed freely Friday afternoon at Hoch Field.
Published
April 15, 2011

Gardiner girls lacrosse rolls in opener

GARDINER — Jen Day scored five goals and Brooke Davis added three goals and six assists to lead the Gardiner Area High School girls lacrosse team past Lincoln Academy 17-4 in the season opener for both teams Friday at Hoch Field.
Published
April 15, 2011

STRONGMAN CONTEST: Participants ready for competition

AUGUSTA — James Fuller is finally recovered from a weight lifting injury suffered in August 2009, when he “had 930 pounds on my back and my knees said they had enough.”