WATERVILLE — University of New England men’s lacrosse coach Jon Hunt said he knew going into the season the type of team the Nor’easters could be. It’s a young team, carried by its defense and searching for its identity on offense. It’s a struggle the Nor’easters have fought throughout the season, which continued on Tuesday […]
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UNE falls to Colby 15-7
UNE junior attack Tyler Thomas scored twice in UNE’s 15-7 loss to Colby Tuesday at Bill Alfond Field in Waterville. Ian Deveau of the White Mules (3-3) led all scorers with five goals. UNE will host Nichols Saturday at noon. (DAN HICKLING/Journal Tribune File Photo)
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Online and on the way
Driver Eddie Riddle guides a ZOOM bus, newly equipped with wireless Internet access, down a stretch of Alfred Street in Biddeford on Wednesday. (JEFF LAGASSE/Journal Tribune)
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Online and on the way
BIDDEFORD — Commuters on the ZOOM Turnpike Express can take a ride on both I-95 and the information highway as they commute to Portland. The ZOOM buses, which bring travelers from the Saco, Biddeford and Old Orchard Beach area to Portland during the work week, were equipped late last month with wireless Internet. Shuttlebus-Zoom Director […]
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Health care law decision will be key
The Affordable Care Act, better known as Obamacare, is still a mystery to most Americans. Even many well-informed people do not know what it requires and what it offers, except for the mandate to have health insurance coverage. Attorneys on both sides of the issue argued last week in front of the Supreme Court about […]
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Here's to the winter all-stars
(Ed. Note: Basketball all-stars were recapped in last week’s paper) All-star performances were the norm across the winter sports spectrum this year. In boys’ hockey, Falmouth sophomore forward Ben Freeman and junior defenseman Jack Pike were named to the Class A second team. Pike also qualified for the All-Academic team. Alden Weller was an honorable […]
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Local players win AAU basketball title
MB Nation, featuring players from Forecaster Country, won the 2012 Maine State AAU championships for the 7th Grade. It was the team’s third championship in a row.: Front row (left to right): Colin Coyne (Falmouth), Ben Simonds (Falmouth), Jack Shannon (Yarmouth), Will Blum (Falmouth), Elias Smith (Freeport). Back row: Coach Tom Coyne, Assistant coach Jacob […]
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Freeport honors top winter athletes
Freeport High School recently honored its top winter athletes. The boys’ basketball team’s Outstanding Player awards went to Mitch Loeman and Josh Weirich. Josh Soley won the Booster’s Pride and Character award. The boys’ junior varsity team’s Athletic Excellence awards were given to Noah Butler and Ramsey Dodge. Brendan Qualls earned the Booster’s Pride and […]
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Cape Elizabeth trail-sharing efforts put best hoof forward
CAPE ELIZABETH — Local horse riders and members of the Conservation Commission agree there should be room for two-legged and four-legged creatures on town trails. A meeting last week, followed by a site walk Thursday, are allowing them to consider methods for equine access that do not damage trails used by walkers and joggers. “We […]
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North Sports Roundup
Maine Premier Lacrosse offerings Girls’ lacrosse programs are now open for middle and high schoolers. There will also be Learn 2 Lax programs Thursday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Full field high school action is also underway. FMI, mainepremierlax.com.