WENHAM, Mass. — The University of New England women’s basketball team held Gordon College to just 17.3 percent shooting (nine-for-52) and forced 28 turnovers in a 79-27 Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) win Thursday evening at the Bennett Athletic Center — the program’s largest margin of victory in 10 seasons. With its 10th straight triumph over […]
February 2012
Phippsburg skiers excel in biathlon
JEFFERSON — Phippsburg youth skiers took three of the top six places in Sunday’s Winter Biathlon at Hidden Valley Nature Center. The Winter Biathlon is a regional event drawing participants from as far away as Portland. In the girls division, Phippsburg’s Sierra Wallace was first, with Kali Pierce finishing third. Braden Olsen was the top […]
Husson surprises No. 1 Castleton
BANGOR — Former Richmond High School standout Marc Zaharchuk had 16 points and 16 rebounds leading Husson University to a 96-78 upset victory over Castleton State on Saturday in men’s college basketball action. Husson improved to 10-10 overall and 9-5 in North Atlantic Conference play, while Castleton fell to 12-2 in the NAC. Luis Medina […]
Richmond girls down Rangeley
RANGELEY — Jamie Plummer finished her 18- point performance with a pair of free throws with 15 seconds left as the Richmond High School girls basketball team picked up a big 43- 40 East-West Conference victory over rival Rangeley on Monday. The Bobcats, the No. 1 team in the Western Maine Class D Heal Point […]
SB ratings released
NEW YORK ( AP) — The overnight rating for the New York Giants’ Super Bowl win over New England was less than 1 percent shy of the record tied last year. New York’s 21- 17 victory Sunday night on NBC received a 47.8 rating and 71 share, Nielsen Media Research said Monday. It trailed the […]
Children’s writer flourishes after early setbacks
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. Back in 2001 Jarrett Krosoczka was visiting his old elementary school in Worcester to talk to students about his first book, “Good Night, Monkey Boy,” which had just been published. While he was there, he ran into the school’s longtime “lunch lady,” Jean Cargilia, who started chatting about her grandchildren. “I was like, […]
Tips for a romantic dinner at home
Planning a romantic Valentine’s dinner for two? Well, with Valentine’s Day a week away, you may find it hard to get a reservation at that fancy and expensive steak house. Instead, plan for a special night at home, full of good food and good company. Having a steak house dinner at home is easy, more […]
Lemieux, Sweetman
BRUNSWICK — Laurin Elizabeth Lemieux of Brunswick and Philip Francis Sweetman of Liverpool, England wish to announce their engagement. Lemieux is the daughter of Dennis and Nancy Lemieux of Brunswick. She is a 2004 graduate of Brunswick High School, a 2008 graduate of Bates College and a 2011 graduate of Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh, […]
BIRTHS
Northern Sun FamilyHealth Care, Topsham A girl, Faith Evelyn Cunningham, to Linda Dall and Charles Cunningham of Brunswick, Jan. 9, 2012. A girl, Kaylee Faith Meir, to Amanda and Michael Meir of Cape Elizabeth, Jan. 26, 2012. A girl, Madlyn Caia Nolan, to Sallie and Patrick Nolan of Bowdoin, Jan. 24, 2012. A boy, EJ […]