BRUNSWICK The “ Bowdoin Navy” turned out in force recently at Smith Boathouse to celebrate the career of James “Gil” Birney, who has retired as head coach of Bowdoin College rowing team. On June 2, alumni and current rowers, coaches past and present, parents, college staff and administration gathered to honor Birney’s 22-year career at […]
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It was a ride 18 years in the making
The 2018 high school tennis season came to a close on Saturday under the warm sun and clear blue skies at Lewiston High School. Six teams in three classes battled it out, the best of the best looking to take home a state title. Jay Harper stepped into the leading role at Freeport High School […]
Lakers pull away from Falcons
NAPLES Over the first 10 minutes of Tuesday’s Class C high school lacrosse semifinal contest, fourth- seeded Freeport had control of the pace of play and held a 4- 2 lead against No. 1 Lake Region. A well-timed timeout by the Lakers seemed to change the momentum, and the top seed finished strong en route […]
Trojans drop heartbreaker
STANDISH — When the stage was set for Thornton Academy and Scarborough to meet again in the Class A South softball championship at St. Joseph’s College, it was known that it would be a game worth watching on Tuesday afternoon. The anticipated rematch came down to who was going to make the defining play — […]
Revenge on the mind: Mustangs hoping to turn tables on Rams, reach state final
WATERBORO — One goal. That is all that separated the No. 1 Kennebunk Rams and the No. 2 Massabesic Mustangs in their regular-season girls lacrosse showdown. While the victory in late May gave the Rams home-field advantage in the playoffs, the Mustangs are hoping to get the last laugh this afternoon when they travel to […]
Big Brothers, Big Sisters golf
AUBURN — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine (BBBSMM) invites businesses, organizations and individuals to participate in the Androscoggin Golf Fore Kids’ Sake event at Martindale Country Club on June 18. Foursomes of golfers from Lewiston, Auburn and surrounding communities will raise funds to support youth facing adversity in the Androscoggin community. Former Patriots players […]
Mt. Ararat 8th softball wins
TOPSHAM — The Mt. Ararat Middle School eighth-grade softball team ended its season with a 20-15 win over Auburn Middle School. The Eagles finished their season with a 6-3 record. Mt. Ararat had a 13-hit attack, scoring in all seven innings. It was a close game throughout as Auburn had 12 hits and also scored […]
Eagle boys basketball camp
The Eagles boys basketball camp, grades three through sixth, is set for the week of July 9-13, from 8:30- 11:30 a.m. This year’s program, through the Topsham Parks and Recreation Department, will be run by new head varsity coach David Dubreuil and his Mt. Ararat High School varsity players. Participants will have the opportunity to […]
Eagles jayvee baseball goes 15-1
TOPSHAM — The Mt. Ararat High School jayvee baseball team finished its season with a 9-4 win over Richmond recently. James Singleton led the 12-hit attack, going 3-for-3. Holden Brennan chipped in with two singles, with Koby Clark adding a double. Willy Kavanaugh, Connor Smith, Trey Booty, Dan Pratt, Ian Brady and Trevor Brown each […]
Free youth football coaching clinic
BRUNSWICK — The Howard Vandersea Maine State Chapter of the National Football Foundation will be hosting free youth coaching clinics throughout the state on June 21. The clinics will feature collegiate coaching staffs at six different locations in the state and will be free to all youth coaches. The clinics will be from 5- 8:30 […]