AUBURN There was plenty on the line heading into Wednesday night’s American Legion Zone 2 baseball game at Auburn Suburban Field. Pastime Club of Lewiston simply needed a win to claim the top spot, while Rogers Post, with a victory and a Bessey Motors loss, had a chance at the No. 1 seed and an […]
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Late surge propels Falcons, 5-2
FREEPORT Caden Benedict roped a two-run double in the sixth inning, breaking a 2-2 tie as the Southern Maine Falcons of Freeport downed Topsham Post 202, 5-2 in Junior American Legion baseball action at Freeport High School on Wednesday. The win moves Freeport to 7-9, and awaits its opponent in the Junior Legion tournament scheduled […]
Rumble at The Ballpark set for Saturday
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — The second annual Rumble at The Ballpark returns to Old Orchard Beach on Saturday as high school and college wrestlers will compete in the historic baseball stadium. The event will be held under the lights this year with wrestling scheduled for a 6 p.m. start at The Ballpark. “The tournament is […]
New turf coming to Waterhouse Field
BIDDEFORD — The Waterhouse Field Commission and the City of Biddeford are really embracing the idea of “look good, feel good, play good” this summer. This week, yet another renovation has begun at the historic stadium. This time around, it was to dig up to the old grass and prepare to lay down a turf […]
Harmon to assist Bowdoin track
BRUNSWICK — The Bowdoin College Athletic Department has announced the hiring of Matt Harmon as assistant coach of the Bowdoin track and field program. Most recently an assistant track and field coach at Williams College, Harmon will coach the throwers at Bowdoin. He assumes the role formerly held by Damon Hall. A native of Auburn […]
Blakeman Tennis tourney this weekend
YARMOUTH — The 29th annual Betty Blakeman Memorial Tennis Tournament will be held this weekend, beginning Friday, at Yarmouth High School and satellite sites. Sanctioned as a double major by the Maine Tennis Association, the Blakeman Memorial is a fundraiser for the Cancer Community Center and its fight against breast cancer. The Blakeman is the […]
Bath YMCA to hold Golf Classic
BATH — The Bath Area Family YMCA will team up with Bath Golf Club to host the seventh annual Dr. Leonardo Buck Golf Classic. The Classic is slated to be held on Sunday. “Dr. Buck was a lifetime YMCA member who was dedicated to improving the lives of young people through his support of the […]
Shinanatu Farms to host big event
BRUNSWICK — Kim Stone, owner of Shinanatu Farm, has announced on July 28 the facility will host the Maine Quarter Horse Association for the second annual Shinanatu Farm Trail Versatility Challenge. The event will begin at 9 a.m. Pre-entry is encouraged, with the event limited to 30 riders. Spectators are invited to view the event […]
Sea Dogs, Ponies split pair of 1-0 Eastern League games
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. Jordan Betts hit a run-scoring double in the sixth inning, leading the Portland Sea Dogs to a 1-0 Eastern League baseball win over the Binghamton Rumble Ponies in the first game of a doubleheader on Tuesday. Binghamton bounced back to win the second game, also by a 1-0 score. In the opener, Binghamton […]
Mynahan returns to coach Lobster Bowl
DOVER-FOXCROFT Dick Mynahan admits to being a little bit nervous being a coach again. But Mynahan, who retired in 2016 after 30 years as Lisbon’s football coach, has had a smooth adjustment back into coaching as the West all-star team’s head coach at the Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl this week. “It’s a little scary at […]