The Wells cross country team enjoyed a successful campaign in 2016, putting together one of the finest seasons in school history. The Warriors won the Western Maine Conference, while finishing third at regionals and second at the Class B state meet back in November. A major part of the Warriors’ success was junior Mitch Libby, […]
December 2016
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2016 Journal Tribune boys cross country awards
Most Valuable Player Mitch Libby, Wells Rookie of the Year Griffin Allaire, Wells All-Stars Sam Mills, Biddeford Seth Perry, Biddeford Thomas Kaiser, Biddeford Donovan Duffy, Massabesic Alexander Swett, Massabesic Jacob Aboud, Massabesic David Phinney, Massabesic Jake O’Berry, […]
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Thornton Academy’s Stevens honored for athletic administration
SACO — Thornton Academy Director of Athletics and Student Activities Gary Stevens has been awarded The National Federation of State High School Associations Citation for his outstanding work in athletic administration. Mr. Stevens will be recognized for this prestigious distinction in December during luncheon festivities at the 47th annual National Athletic Directors Conference held in […]
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Duchene gets 10th goal, Avalanche beat Bruins 4-2
BOSTON — Matt Duchene scored his 10th goal and John Mitchell got his first, lifting the Colorado Avalanche over the Boston Bruins 4-2 on Thursday night. The Avalanche won for the 10th time in 11 visits to Boston, where they haven’t lost since 1998. Duchene’s goal 5:30 into the game was the first of three […]
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Red Sox sign 1B Moreland for 1 year
BOSTON — Free agent first baseman Mitch Moreland was already excited about joining the Boston Red Sox when the team made a move that made it even more appealing. One day after trading for five-time All-Start left-hander Chris Sale, the Red Sox agreed to terms with Moreland on a one-year deal to share time with […]
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Special teams could play big role for Patriots vs. Ravens
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — When the Ravens and Patriots have met in New England in recent years, it has usually been a close affair. In the six games the Ravens have played at Gillette Stadium since coach John Harbaugh took over in 2008 they are 2-4, with their four defeats coming by average of four points. […]
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Red Claws win in OT thriller
Fort Wayne, IN — The Maine Red Claws, presented by Unum, erased a 16-point deficit in the second half, to win their first overtime game of the season, taking down Fort Wayne on the road Thursday night, 124-121. Maine (8-3) hands Fort Wayne just its second loss of the season (7-2) in dramatic fashion. Jalen […]
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Dotolo provides the Nor’easters with 3-2 victory over Plymouth State
PLYMOUTH, N.H. — Defenseman Nik Dotolo scored midway through the third period to break a tie game and give the University of New England a 3-2 win over Plymouth State University in non-conference men’s ice hockey action Thursday evening (Dec. 8) at Hanaway Rink. The victory pushes the Nor’easters back over the .500 mark at […]
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Maine ethics committee targets large out-of-state donors
AUGUSTA (AP) – A Maine ethics commission wants more disclosure from groups that contribute $100,000 or more to Maine politics. The Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics and Elections Practices unanimously backed the proposal Thursday. The commission wants big donors to identify their top five donors, among other things, after one of the most expensive election […]
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Results of several state ballot questions remain unofficial
AUGUSTA (AP) — Republican Gov. Paul LePage has officially proclaimed the November election results while a ballot question to legalize marijuana undergoes a recount. Legislation approved by voters to raise the minimum wage, establish ranked-choice voting and authorize an infrastructure bond will become law on Jan. 7. Maine voters also approved an income surtax on the state’s […]