Wednesday, November 4, 2009 in Lewiston, Maine

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Sports

Local Sports

  • Just like old times for Saints

    AUBURN — The look on Trevar Haefele's face says it all. Before he can even be asked about his St. Dom's boys' soccer team facing North Yarmouth Academy in Wednesday's Western C final, a smile starts fo...
  • Maineiacs back on the road

    LEWISTON — Montreal was not kind to the Lewiston Maineiacs in their previous visit to the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League's newest outpost. Nor was Shawinigan, the league's oldest. In each of those contests, the...
  • Pearson sets course record in final event of season

    Now that's how you finish with a flourish. Fox Ridge golfer Jace Pearson, who's won the club championship at the Auburn course and competed for several years in the Maine State Golf Association's tournam...
  • Back on the ice: Girls' hockey begins practice

    Sarah Turner and Brianna Lajoie skated onto the ice at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee on Monday with the rest of their teammates. Bearing the bulky weight of goaltending equipment, the girls spent most of...
  • Old-school hunter

    LISBON — Eugene Dackmine is a 91-year-old hunter who has a grip like Superman and sights a target with his 6-pound Browning .308 rifle with the speed and accuracy of a U.S. Marine sniper. There is noth...
  • Maine college football roundup: Colby holds off Bates

    Colby 34, Bates 27 WATERVILLE — Colby survived a comeback attempt by Bates in the final six minutes as the Mules stubbornly held on for a 34-27 victory over the Bobcats in NESCAC football action Saturd...
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More Sports

National Sports

  • Celtics shell 76ers

    Boston Celtics guard Eddie House, left, dribbles past Philadelphia 76ers guard Jrue Holiday in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
  • Patriots' DL Wright may get larger role

    FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Mike Wright's playing time increased after the New England Patriots traded star defensive end Richard Seymour to the Oakland Raiders a week before the season. It's due to grow again now t...
  • Pettitte, Yanks go for title against old foe Pedro

    NEW YORK (AP) — Andy Pettitte leaned forward in his chair and recounted a recent chat he had with Derek Jeter as soon as they realized what was next in this World Series. Pettitte vs. old foe Pedro Mar...
  • Howard piling up strikeouts at record pace in WS

    PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ryan Howard's World Series can be summed up like this: swing and miss. Over and over, Howard has gone down swinging against the New York Yankees. Overall, the Philadelphia Phillies' slugger ha...
  • Bad NFL tackling? It's because they don't practice

    Frank Gore runs right up the gut of the Indianapolis defense. Defensive back Jerraud Powers delivers a big body-blow, but Gore just bounces off and keeps on running, one of two broken tackles on the way to a 64-yard San ...

Community Sports

  • Pearson produces ace

    BERWICK - Jace Pearson of Auburn produced a hole-in-one in the Maine State Golf Association tournament last weekend, played at the Links at Outlook. Pearson registered his ace on the 142-yard 14th hole. Steve Fleck,...
  • Benson Award winners

    The inaugural Jamie Benson Awards were presented last month. The award goes to one 7th or 8th-grade boy and girl who show a constant work ethic during soccer practice and games, have the ability to be a team player, are ...
  • Frost gets first deer

    Alex Frost, 15, shot his first deer in Leeds on Maine's Youth Hunting Day 2009. It was his first-ever hunt.
  • Fryeburg Academy launches athletic hall

    FRYEBURG - Fryeburg Academy is proud to announce the formation of its Hall of Excellence. The mission of this body is to further recognize outstanding achievements and contributions in the area of athletics by the A...
  • Auburn youth football wraps up campaign

    AUBURN - In the last week of Auburn Youth Football in the Grade 5-6 division, Auburn White defeated AYF Falcons, 6-0, in a round-robin format. C.J. Jipson hit Drew Lashua with a 55-yard touchdown pass,...
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