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Fitzpatrick Trophy voters will have tough choice: Bracamonte or Bridge

by PAT McDONALD November 23, 2018November 9, 2019

Big-time players step up in big games. That famous quote from former University of Miami and NFL wide receiver Santana Moss was the first thing that came to mind when I sat down to write this column. That’s because it’s absolutely true — and I had the chance to witness two big-time players do just […]

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Mustangs on the move: Ouellette, Renaud sign with D2 programs

by PAT McDONALD November 22, 2018November 9, 2019

WATERBORO — Kenzy Ouellette and Skylar Renaud have been working hard over the past several years to get to this moment. The two Massabesic seniors wanted a chance to compete at the college level — and on Monday evening all of that effort paid off. Ouellette signed her National Letter of Intent to play basketball […]

Polar Bear Tuesday: Bowdoin College men’s basketball rolls by UNE, 114-94

by The Times Record November 21, 2018November 20, 2019

BIDDEFORD — The Bowdoin College men’s basketball team scored 69 points in the first half and coasted to a 114-94 win over the University of New England on Tuesday evening. The Polar Bears improved to 2-1, while the Nor’easters fell to 1-3. With UNE holding an early 7-4 lead, Bowdoin used a 10-0 run, led by […]

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Winter Offerings: Topsham Recreation has several fun Winter programs

by The Times Record November 21, 2018November 30, 2018

TOPSHAM — The Topsham Recreation Department has several winter programs on the docket. For more information, call the Rec. at 725-1726. Eagles Coed Basketball The Eagle Hoops seventh- and eighth-grade program is for students within the SAD-75 school district. Participants will receive skills instruction and scrimmage play. Coaching and skills will be provided by the Mt. Ararat varsity […]

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Former Red Sox Retires: Adrian Beltre retires after 21 seasons in Major League Baseball

by STEPHEN HAWKINS / The Associated Press November 21, 2018November 20, 2019

ARLINGTON, Texas — Adrian Beltre had a sometimes-imposing stare and plenty of quirky habits. He also had a genuine love for the game, and a lot of fun in a Hall of Fame-caliber career. After 21 big league seasons in which Beltre hit 477 home runs and became the first player from the Dominican Republic to […]

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More Red Sox Accolades: David Price AL Comeback Player

by The Associated Press November 21, 2018November 20, 2019

NEW YORK — Boston pitcher David Price has won the AL Comeback Player of the Year award and Atlanta reliever Jonny Venters has earned the NL honor. Price, a 33-year-old left-hander, was 16-7 with a 3.58 ERA in 30 starts for the Red Sox, who won their fourth World Series title in 15 seasons. He was […]

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Looking Ahead: New England Patriots’ path to No. 1 seed becoming clearer

by Darren Hartwell / The Associated Press November 21, 2018November 20, 2019

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots didn’t play this past weekend, but they still managed to pick up a win. That’s because the Kansas City Chiefs — one of two teams ahead of the Patriots in the AFC — lost an epic shootout to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night to drop to 9-2. The defeat […]

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NFL Poll: New Orleans Saints still top team, with Chiefs, Rams, Patriots, Steelers on their heels

by SIMMI BUTTAR / The Associated Press November 21, 2018November 20, 2019

NEW YORK — Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints just keep on rolling. The Saints extended their winning streak to nine games with a 48-7 rout of the Eagles, handing them the most lopsided defeat for a Super Bowl champion. And the Saints will also get an early start on trying to make it 10 […]

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Mt. Ararat Boys Basketball: A new, but familiar face leading the Eagles

by BY ERIC MAXIM / THE TIMES RECORD November 20, 2018November 12, 2019

TOPSHAM — There will be a new coach patrolling the sidelines on the basketball courts this winter for Mt. Ararat High School. While he is new to the varsity head coaching position, David Dubreuil is a familiar face in the boys program. The 2001 Mt. Ararat graduate began the 2018/19 season on Monday, holding his first […]

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Downer for NBA’s Celtics: Inconsistent Boston falls late to Charlotte Hornets, 117-112

by STEVE REED / The Associated Press November 20, 2018November 20, 2019

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The NBA’s new scoring leader was determined his latest big night wouldn’t go to waste. Kemba Walker scored 43 points, giving him 103 in his last two games, and the Charlotte Hornets battled back to beat the Boston Celtics 117-112 on Monday night. Walker followed up his NBA season-best, 60-point effort in an […]