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Skiers to pair with horses in Topsham’s newest high-octane sport

by John Terhune January 25, 2022

Skijoring, a winter mashup of waterskiing and horse racing, will make it’s debut in Topsham Feb. 12.

Sports, Times Record, Times Record Sports

Maine Coast Rowing club turns in strong fall racing season

by Eli Canfield November 17, 2021November 17, 2021

Brunswick-based club sent four junior rowers to renowned Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston last month.

Business, Maine, News

Portland sports tech firm KinoTek scores $2.1 million investment

by Edward D. Murphy October 6, 2021October 6, 2021

The company, which has developed a platform to help clinicians rapidly obtain data on their clients’ movement, received the money from a Florida investment fund.

Maine colleges, Sports, Times Record, Times Record Sports

College notebook: Morse High graduate performing well on Thomas College women’s soccer team

by Eli Canfield September 29, 2021September 29, 2021

Mary LaRochelle finds her scoring touch with Terriers; UMF men’s soccer team off to best start in several seasons.

Boston Red Sox, Portland Sea Dogs, Sports

Red Sox give minor leaguers help, housing situation still tough

by JOHN TERHUNE Staff Writer August 1, 2021July 31, 2021

Boston recently announced it will provide housing stipends for players in its farm system. Yet low salaries and high housing costs still pose challenges for players across the minor leagues.

Sports, Times Record, Times Record Sports, Varsity Maine

Aaron Watson settles into role as new Brunswick High School athletic director

by Eli Canfield July 28, 2021July 28, 2021

Watson, who has ties to the Midcoast, shares his vision for the athletic department as he starts to form new relationships.

Sports, Times Record, Times Record Sports

Caleb Manuel finishes second at New England Amateur Championship

by Eli Canfield July 22, 2021July 22, 2021

The Mt. Ararat High School graduate rallies on the final day, but finishes one shot behind Cody Paladino.

Business, Maine, News

Portland’s FBI field office included in scathing report on USA Gymnastics sex abuse probe

by Edward D. Murphy July 16, 2021July 17, 2021

A local attorney tried to prod investigators into moving faster on the case of Dr. Larry Nassar, who later was convicted of abusing dozens of female athletes, including Olympic gymnasts.