Virtually every Freeport team made the playoffs last year and this fall promises to be even more successful. Boys’ soccer is in arguably the toughest region in the state, but will hold its own against several powerhouses and should be heard from in October. The girls’ program has slowly been inching its way up the […]
September 2013
Fire destroys Kennebunk home, injuring firefighter
Officials say a clothes dryer malfunctioned at the two-story home on Alfred Road.
Falmouth Yachtsmen Fall Sports Preview
A new era dawns at Falmouth as a school that was classified as Class C as recently as the late 1990s now moves up to Class A for the postseason in several sports. Don’t expect the Yachtsmen’s Class B foes to shed many tears over that little bit of news. Both soccer teams repeated a […]
Waynflete Flyers Fall Sports Preview
Gold (as in gold balls) has been a predominant color at Waynflete in recent seasons and last fall was no exception, as girls’ soccer scratched and clawed and rallied its way to a first-ever Class C title. What will 2013 bring? Probably more of the same. The girls are looking to repeat and even though […]
Wet Labor Day leading to a cooler mid-week
Let me start this afternoon’s blog by stating how fortunate many of us were in southern Maine this weekend to not be hounded by torrential rain and thunder. You might not be aware that parts of southern New England had close to 6 inches of rain yesterday and there was quite a bit of flooding […]
Portland Bulldogs Fall Sports Preview
The Portland High fall sports outlook is very promising. Football is viewed as a state championship contender. The boys’ soccer team overcame adversity a year ago and this time around, should be one of the best in the region. The girls’ squad is on the rise and could be playoff bound. Field hockey looks to […]
‘Duck Dynasty’ star Justin Martin coming to Maine
“Duck Dynasty” is in its fourth season and has broken viewership records on A&E.
McAuley Lions Fall Sports Preview
McAuley’s fall sports teams feature many stellar athletes eager to shine at the conference and state levels. Soccer could frustrate many foes as it develops into a contender. Field hockey should be improved from a year ago. Cross country always features some athletes to watch. The school doesn’t have a golf team, but three seniors, […]
Deering Rams Fall Sports Preview
Several Deering teams made noise a year ago and the Rams are primed for even more triumph this fall. Football welcomes a new coach and begins a new era. While this year’s squad lacks seasoning, it will be heard from. Boys’ soccer is viewed as one of the top contenders in the league. The girls […]
Cheverus Stags Fall Sports Preview
Cheverus figures to once again dominate the fall sports headlines. Football has been the gold standard in Class A the past several seasons and even though the Stags weren’t able to win a third successive state title a year ago, they did make history and this year’s squad is bound and determined to get back […]