GROTON, Conn. — An early pitching duel turned into an offensive showing in the middle innings as a four-run fifth inning was too much to overcome for the Sanford Mainers (2-2), who fell to the Mystic Schooners (4-1) by a 5-2 score Thursday night. Sanford starter Brandon Bingel exchanged scoreless frames with Schooners starter Trey […]
2015
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Trojans’ title hopes fall short against Falmouth
LEWISTON — During an undefeated regular season Thornton Academy didn’t lose a match at Nos. 1 and 2 singles or No. 2 doubles. That streak likely needed to continue if the Trojans were to beat defending state champion Falmouth in the Western Maine Class A regional final Thursday. The top-seeded Trojans came close, winning at […]
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Marcia Boucher
ALFRED — Marcia Boucher, 81, died at Goodall Hospital in Sanford on June 7, 2015. Marcia was born in Torrington, Connec-ticut on June 8,1933. She was the daughter of William Javery and Mildred (Bell) Javery. She was a graduate of Torrington High School’s class of 1950, and graduated from Saint Margret’s Children’s Hospital in Albany, […]
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Former Sanford doctor surrenders license
AUGUSTA — Dr. David R. Austin, who last practiced medicine in Sanford before taking a contract job in Africa to treat Ebola patients, has surrendered his license to practice medicine in Maine. Austin, according to documents on file with the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine, was fired from his job with Quicksilver Group International, […]
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Vietnam documentary set for Saturday
SANFORD — Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1044, Sanford, hosts the showing of the documentary “In the Shadow of the Blade,” set for 1 p.m. Saturday at the Tighe Farley Americna Legion Post 26. 508 Elm St., Biddeford. The documentary involves a restored Vietnam War Huey helicopter, flying across the country, while its occupants hear […]
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Warriors roll past Cavs to even Finals
CLEVELAND — Stephen Curry shook off Iman Shumpert with a dribble, stepped back behind the line and splashed a 3-pointer that seemed to submerge a mute button on rocking and rolling Quicken Loans Arena. Curry clenched both fists, slapped his chest and yelled, “C’mon!” At last, this was the MVP and these were the Golden […]
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‘I can accomplish anything’
WELLS — “I’d like to think the things I’ve overcome will show I can accomplish anything.” These measured words of optimism come from Wells senior Jamie LaPointe, who will march with around 115 of her classmates on Warrior Memorial Field to graduate this weekend. For Jamie, however, graduation wasn’t a forgone conclusion. When LaPointe was […]
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Write-in candidates tie in Lyman
LYMAN — Filling a second seat for the budget committee could take another election. One candidate, Bradley Nikel, was the only candidate who ran in Tuesday’s election for the budget committee, which had two open seats. Three write-in candidates – David Dulong, Ed Lambert and Carol Lambert – each received two votes. Town Clerk Pauline […]
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Howard Huff Sr.
KENNEBUNK — Howard Edward Huff Sr., 76, of Cat Mousam Road, Kennebunk, died June 10, 2015 at his home. Howard was born Aug. 28, 1938 in Kenne-bunk, a son of Clement and Mamie (Wakefield) Huff. He worked for many years in road construction for Cianbro, and later as a custodian for the Wells School District. […]
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Massabesic Class of 2015 celebrates graduation in style
PORTLAND — The excitement was in the air at the Cross Insurance Arena Thursday night, where Massabesic High School students marched to their seats while “Pomp and Circumstance” set the tone of the evening. The night was filled with laughs and cheers and proud family members snapping pictures from their seats as students, faculty, and […]