The Western Maine Fish and Game will be holding the first Memorial Trap Shooting Clinic for new shooters 10 years of age and older. This is a free event and is in honor of late member Arnold Dugmore, who contributed much to the growth of this club. Dug passed away in September of 2007 while […]
Community Sports
Bartlett records ace
AUBURN – Nina Bartlett recorded a hole in on in recent golf action at Martindale Country Club. Bartlett lofted a 9-iron 104 yards and into the hole at the difficult par-3 11th hole. Looking on were Charly Dion and Cookie Dean. Gallagher cards a ‘1’ AUBURN – Dean Gallagher aced the third hole at Fox […]
Local 5k to benefit Tripp Lake group
The Poland Recreation Department and the Tripp Lake Improvement Association will sponsor a 5-kiometer race on July 27 to help raise funds toward the association’s goal of raising awareness about conservation and to help protect the lakes through stewardship and education.The race cost is $18 for pre-registered runners, and $20 the day of the race, […]
United Way Golf
Ninety six golfers took time out of their busy schedules to play a little golf and have some fun, all while raising money for the United Way of the Tri-Valley Area, Golf Classic charitable event. The tournament was held at the Sugarloaf Golf Club in Carrabassett Valley. This year’s tournament hosted twenty four Golf Teams […]
ASLL claims District 5 title
AUBURN – The Auburn Suburban Little League 11-12-year-old all stars won the Distict 5 championship recently. Auburn Suburban Little League defeated Elliot Ave. of Lewiston 8-3 to move on to the state tournament being held in Lebanon.Auburn plays its first game at 11 a.m. on Sunday, July 20.The game was held at Auburn Suburban’s Benson […]
Benefit golf tourney planned
STRATTON – On August 10th, The Dead River Area Historical Society of Stratton will sponsor a golf tournament at Moose Meadows, a par-3 golf course located beside Nash Stream on Route 16, to benefit the museum’s Handy-Cap Access Project. Starting time is 9:30 a.m. The fee is $25.00, which includes green fees and lunch. There […]
Leblanc wastes no time in notching first ace
AUBURN – Why let a little thing like inexperience get in the way of one of golf’s toughest achievements? Shane Leblanc capped off his first month of playing golf with a hole in one recently. Leblanc used a 5-iron on the 120-yard fourth hole at Pine Acres Golf Course in Auburn. Witnessing the feat was […]
Irving leads slow pitch league
MEXICO – At 12-1, Irving Forest Products is leading the River Valley Slow Pitch Softball League. Right on their heels are State Farm/Hotel at 10-2, followed by Tommy Guns at 7-6, Abbie’s Avengers at 4-7, Ellis Pond Variety at 2-9 and WS Crew at 2-11.The league plays a 20-game schedule, with a double-elimination playoff through […]
Carbonneau cards first ace
AUBURN – Paul Carbonneau achieved his first hol-in-one recently at Prospect Hill Golf Course in Auburn. Playing with Jim St. Pierre, Fern Cloutier and Mike Cielinski, Carbonneau used a driver on the 179-yard fourth hole to record his feat. Fox Ridge AUBURN – Maine Senior Golf League: Gross: Dave Conley (Poland Spring), 81; Bud Solari […]
‘Summer Skills’ on tap in Lewiston
LEWISTON – The Lewiston Recreation Department is informing residents that July 22nd is the deadline for area children to sign up for its “Summer Skills Basketball Program.” The program will run from July 22 – August 14th for boys & girls ages 4 – 8. Ages will be divided into two groups, with Group I […]