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.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2024
With challenging start to season, central Maine Alpine skiers look to stay sharp
Conditions have not made matters easy for central Maine skiers, who were able to compete in a scrimmage Wednesday.
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PublishedDecember 28, 2023
Boys basketball: Winthrop edges Hall-Dale in tight Capital City Hoop Classic battle
Young Ramblers hold on down the stretch for victory.
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PublishedDecember 26, 2023
Basketball: Capital City Hoops Classic brings 2 days of nonstop action to Augusta
Cony-Lawrence, Winthrop-Hall-Dale among the big matchups in the coming days.
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PublishedDecember 19, 2023
Powerful storm brings high school sports to a standstill in central Maine
Widespread power outages and flooding have area athletic directors waiting, considering options.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2023
From ferries to nights on gym floors, Class D South basketball a logistical puzzle
Class D South life a distinct one for players, coaches, administrators.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2023
Boys hockey: In era defined by co-ops, Messalonskee still going strong alone
Eagles thriving as only standalone program in central Maine.
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PublishedDecember 8, 2023
Boys basketball: Maranacook grabs hard-fought win over Monmouth in MVC debut
Black Bears fend off Mustangs 71-59 to post winning start to season.
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PublishedDecember 2, 2023
Winslow native making most of on-ice officiating experience in Hockey East
Alex Berard, 27, is in his first year calling games in Division I conference.
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PublishedNovember 25, 2023
Basketball: Even in (very) early going, big preseason tournaments a popular choice for local teams
Tourneys such as those at Winthrop, Cony see teams reap rewards.
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PublishedNovember 15, 2023
Football: Current, former players hail Lawrence coach John Hersom as ultimate motivator
Longtime head coach can win his second state title Saturday when Bulldogs meet Kennebunk in Portland.
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