SACO — Thornton Academy golf captain Jordan Laplume recently took second place in the state girls golf tournament, finishing up an impressive career with the Golden Trojans. Laplume finished with a score of 73, and felt prepared for her final trip to states. “It was my fourth time there so I was comfortable, but I […]
2017
Rams win in OT
KENNEBUNK — The Kennebunk girls soccer team finished the year with a 2-1 overtime win over Falmouth on Tuesday. Emily Archibald would give the Rams the early lead with a goal off a corner kick from Hallie Schwartzman. Falmouth would tie the score later on, but Lydia Howarth would knock in a header for the […]
Celtics star Hayward suffers gruesome injury in opener
CLEVELAND — Just five minutes into his Boston career, new Celtics star forward Gordon Hayward gruesomely broke his left ankle, an injury that may end his season. Hayward, who signed a four-year, $128 million free agent contract this summer, went up for an alley-oop pass midway through the first quarter and collided with LeBron James. […]
Judge HR sparks NY, Yanks beat Astros 6-4 to even ALCS at 2
NEW YORK — With a soaring shot headed for Yankee Stadium’s Monument Park, Aaron Judge got New York back on track for another memorable October. Judge ignited a rousing rally with a home run, then doubled during a four-run eighth inning to spur the unflappable New York Yankees over the Houston Astros 6-4 Tuesday night […]
Nor’easters win sixth straight
WENHAM, Mass. — Kendra MacDonald registered a hat trick to pace the University of New England past Gordon College, 7-0, in Commonwealth Coast Conference field hockey action Tuesday afternoon at the Brigham Athletic Complex. The Nor’easters won for the sixth consecutive outing, improving to 13-4 overall and 9-1 in conference games. The Fighting Scots, who […]
Cowboys’ Elliott gets another reprieve, will play vs 49ers
NEW YORK (AP) — Dallas Cowboys star Ezekiel Elliott was granted another legal reprieve Tuesday night in the running back’s fight to avoid a six-game suspension over domestic violence allegations. A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order blocking the league’s suspension, clearing Elliott to play Sunday at San Francisco. U.S. District Judge Paul Crotty’s […]
WHS investigating allegations of racism at football game
By PAT McDONALD Sports Editor WELLS — The Wells High School football team turned in an impressive performance last Friday night as the Warriors cruised to a 36-6 win over the previously undefeated Lisbon Greyhounds. It seemed to be another great night for the Wells program, which won a state title last season and is […]
Community Calendar: Oct. 18-27
Greater Portland Benefits Wednesday 11/15 Learning Works 50th Anniversary Bash, 6:30-9 p.m., U.S. Custom House, 312 Fore St., Portland. Guest speaker Sen. Angus King, exhibit, tours, proceeds benefit free, community-based education programs. Tickets $50+, www.picatic.com/learningworks50th. Books/Authors “The Banned Book Film Series,” 6:30 p.m. Thursdays Oct. 19 & 26, Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square. Thursday 10/19 “I Know […]
Arts Calendar: Oct. 18-28
Greater Portland Auditions New Horizons Adult Concert Band welcoming new members of all abilities, meets 2-4 p.m. Sundays at the Conservatory, 202 Woodford St. Portland. Contact Nina Andersen, 415-0880, [email protected], www.newhorizonsmusic.org. Exhibits Community House Artists, Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Dr., through October. “Dahlov Ipcar: Stories,” Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, to Dec. 23. “Keep Me Posted,” Yarmouth History Center, 118 East Elm […]
Arts Calendar: Oct. 18-28
Greater Portland Auditions New Horizons Adult Concert Band welcoming new members of all abilities, meets 2-4 p.m. Sundays at the Conservatory, 202 Woodford St. Portland. Contact Nina Andersen, 415-0880, [email protected], www.newhorizonsmusic.org. Exhibits Community House Artists, Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Dr., through October. “Dahlov Ipcar: Stories,” Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, to Dec. 23. “Keep Me Posted,” Yarmouth History Center, 118 East Elm […]