After a strong summer and with the football season set to begin, a proposal in front of the city could pave the way for Maine’s first in-person sports wagering location.
Drew Bonifant
Staff Writer
Drew Bonifant covers sports for the Press Herald, with beats in high school football, basketball and baseball. He was previously part of the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel sports team. A New Hampshire native and 2010 graduate of Northeastern University, he came to Maine in September 2016 after four years at the Concord Monitor, where he covered NASCAR, University of New Hampshire hockey and high schools and won a NH Press Association award for his work. He also worked for two years as a college co-op at the Patriot Ledger in Quincy, Mass. An avid golfer, frequent skier and consumer of sports, movie and music trivia, he’s a fan of the New England Patriots, Baltimore Orioles, Philadelphia Flyers and Miami Heat – and yes, he’s aware of how random those teams seem.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Ryan Martin sets Guinness World Record for 3-pointers made in one hour
The Lake Region varsity coach and former Mr. Maine Basketball knocked down 1,134 shots, beating the old mark of 1,077.
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Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Ryan Martin sets Guinness World Record for 3-pointers made in one hour
The Lake Region varsity coach and former Mr. Maine Basketball knocked down 1,134 shots, beating the old mark of 1,077.
Posted inMaine, Olympics, Sports
Breaking set to bring its energy, excitement and culture to the Olympics
The hip-hop dance style will make its first appearance in the Summer Games, giving a new audience a chance to see the dazzling mix of athleticism and artistic expression.
Posted inSports
Cooper Flagg poised to rake in $1 million as Duke career begins
The Newport native is positioned to potentially earn big in endorsements, even before he’s played his first college basketball game.
Posted inBeach to Beacon, Sports
After a wait, Veronica Graziano deemed winner among Maine women at Beach to Beacon
The Falmouth resident found out several hours after the race that she had the fastest time in the division.
Posted inMaine, Sports
Lake Region basketball coach to take a shot at 3-point shooting world record
Ryan Martin, a Bridgton resident and former Maranacook standout, is looking to set a Guinness World Record for the most 3s made in 1 hour.
Posted inSports
Portland edges Biddeford, 1-0, to win Little League Baseball state title
David Rank pitches his second shutout of the tournament to lead Portland to the New England Regional in Bristol, Connecticut.
Posted inSports
Softball: Pair of Gorham Little League teams enjoy shot at regionals after winning state titles
The 12U majors team reached the New England Regional in Bristol, Connecticut, and the 10U minors team is preparing to take on the East’s best in Staten Island, New York.
Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Varsity Maine Softball Player of the Year: Addison DeRoche, Cheverus
The freshman dominated batters, lit up pitchers, and led Cheverus to its first Class A state championship.