OLD ORCHARD BEACH — A big first quarter helped propel the Wells boys basketball team to a big 71-35 win over host Old Orchard Beach on Thursday. The Warriors took control early by going on a 15-0 run, and did not allow an OOB point until the 20 second mark in the first quarter. “I […]
December 2016
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High School Roundup
BIDDEFORD — The Biddeford boys basketball team fell to visiting Falmouth 60-46 Thursday evening. The Falcons outpaced Biddeford from the start, and outscored the Tigers in three quarters. Kyle Norton led Biddeford with 11 points while Pat Pearl added 10. The Tigers drop to 1-1 on the season. Bonny Eagle 64, Massabesic 59 The Scots […]
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Trojans lead Mustangs 57-45
WATERBORO— Goals are not just for hockey and soccer. Goals can be made in basketball, too. Coming off a 54-43 loss to Marshwood earlier this week and turning around to a 57-45 win at Massabesic Thursday night, Thornton Academy has at least partially accomplished one goal. “Our goal is not necessarily just to win games, […]
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Mike Laverriere named Gatorade’s Maine football player of the year
SACO— There is a race to decorate Thornton Academy’s Michael Laverriere in athletic honors. In addition to recently being named a finalist for the 46th annual Fitzpatrick Trophy, on Monday Gatorade announced that Laverriere has been chosen as the Maine football player of the year, and is now a finalist for the Gatorade National Football […]
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Manson and Kakell score in 2nd; Ducks beat Bruins
BOSTON — Josh Manson and Rickard Rakell scored second-period goals to lead the Anaheim Ducks to a 4-3 victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night. Andrew Cogliano and Kevin Bieksa also scored for the Ducks, who won for the seventh time in nine games. Jonathan Bernier stopped 31 shots. Zdeno Chara, Austin Czarnik and […]
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Cheerful, colorful NBA reporter Craig Sager dies at 65
HOUSTON — Craig Sager never once thought about giving up as he battled cancer for more than two years. “Man, life is too beautiful, too wonderful, there’s just too many things,” he said in late August. “It’s not just you. It’s your family and kids and all. Fight. Fight until the end. Fight as hard […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Because it’s Christmas
“Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection.” Winston Churchill, former UK Prime Minister. Let’s see how I can mess this column up, and I seriously hope it isn’t as bad as my blood pressure has been lately. At least Windham town councilors are finally discussing how to fill an empty town […]
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Inside Windham
Kick it up for a causeSeasoned line dancer? Never danced before? All are invited to join Flamin’ Raymin’ and Sizzlin’ Suzzin’ Sunday, Dec. 18, from 1-3 p.m. at Windham Town Hall Gym for a fantastic time line dancing – or learning to line dance! There will no charge, just the request that you bring a […]
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Inside Windham
Kick it up for a causeSeasoned line dancer? Never danced before? All are invited to join Flamin’ Raymin’ and Sizzlin’ Suzzin’ Sunday, Dec. 18, from 1-3 p.m. at Windham Town Hall Gym for a fantastic time line dancing – or learning to line dance! There will no charge, just the request that you bring a […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Southern Forecaster
We Love to Eat
Chowder luncheon – Friday, Dec. 16, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder with crackers, $9; lobster roll lunch with chips, $10; cup of chowder, $6; combination lobster roll with cup opf chowder, $13. All lunches include fresh baked bread, pickle, cookie and beverage. […]