SPRINGVALE — For those who served in World War II, accounts of valor and bravery in combat are often told, but equally as important are the stories of the men and women who worked valiantly behind the front lines to ensure victory. Guy Dudley of Springvale was one of those individuals and now at age […]
May 2018
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Support for Esther Residence evident at fundraiser
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — To help turn around troubled lives, the staff of Esther Residence in Saco believes that hope is an essential part of the equation for success and for those seeking a new path forward in the world. On Sunday afternoon, hundreds of friends and supporters of Esther Residence, a transitional living facility […]
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OOB Police still investigating weekend stabbing incident
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — An altercation between two individuals inside the Family Dollar Store in Old Orchard Beach resulted in two people being taken to the hospital suffering from stab wounds on Saturday afternoon, but as of yet no charges have been filed by police. According to a press release from the Old Orchard Beach […]
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Cpl. Eugene Cole remembered for ‘integrity, respect, fairness and dedication’
Cpl. Eugene Cole was remembered on Monday as a model policeman who was beloved in his community and whose recent death deeply affected law enforcement across the region, state and nation. Thousands of people turned out as a procession carrying the casket of Cole, the Somerset County sheriff’s officer who was shot and killed while on […]
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Lewis’ 3-run homer powers Knights past Golden Trojans
SACO — Heading into Monday’s Class A South softball showdown between Noble and Thornton Academy most people were probably expecting to see a low-scoring game because of the standout pitchers leading both squads.While both Noble’s Raegan Kelly and Thornton Academy’s Louisa Colucci showed why they are two of the best softball hurlers in the state, […]
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Chessie leads TA over rival Biddeford
BIDDEFORD — Anytime teams from Biddeford and Thornton Academy get together it’s a big game.Saturday’s baseball showdown was no different — especially with new TA coach Jason Lariviere leading the Golden Trojans into St. Louis Field to take on his alma mater.Lariviere, who played for the Tigers from 1988 to 1991, would get to celebrate […]
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Mustangs rally for win over Falmouth
WATERBORO — When the Massabesic girls’ lacrosse team jumped out to a quick 3-0 lead in Monday night’s game against Falmouth, it seemed like the Madison Drain-Morgan Pike offensive duo would be too much for the Yachtsmen to handle. But after Drain scored off the opening draw and Pike added a pair of goals, Falmouth outscored […]
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McConnell helps 76ers hold off elimination against Boston
PHILADELPHIA — The chants for “TJ! TJ!” grew louder each time T.J. McConnell darted through the lane for an easy basket or buried a 3 to build an insurmountable lead for the 76ers. He wore a sheepish look as teammates rubbed his head on the bench in appreciation, the big moment due on an undrafted […]
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Rams take down Tigers
BIDDEFORD — The visiting Kennebunk softball team jumped out to an 11-0 lead and would hold off a Biddeford rally as the Rams picked up an 11-6 win on Monday afternoon.Brittney Gregoire led the way for Kennebunk as she had three hits, including a two-run home run that was part of a seven-run third inning.Christine […]
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Caps drop Penguins in OT to advance to conference finals
PITTSBURGH — Evgeny Kuznetsov’s breakway goal 5:27 into overtime gave the Washington Capitals a 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 6 on Monday night, and a berth in the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 20 years.Kuznetsov took a lead pass from Alexander Ovechkin and tucked the puck by Matt Murray […]