DURHAM, N.H. — The University of Maine and University of New Hampshire battled Thursday in a rare early-season football contest, and despite the new month and date of the game, and despite the common roster turnover, the Black Bears left the game in a familiar position: On the losing side of the scoreboard. The UNH […]
August 2017
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Lewiston mayor’s race: Potvin in, Bouchard announces, Gillespie out
LEWISTON — With less than a week until nomination papers are due back to the City Clerk’s office, the final field of candidates for mayor is coming together. Ron Potvin, who announced his campaign in March, was officially added to the ballot Wednesday after the required voter signatures were verified. Potvin joins a list of candidates […]
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Police chase driver from Oxford into Poland
POLAND — Police from multiple agencies were heading into the woods off North Raymond Road late Thursday after a vehicle chase that began in Oxford. Early reports were that the driver of a stolen van was at one point clocked at about 80 mph as he headed up King Street in Oxford to Megquier Hill Road […]
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HS Football Top 10 and Weekend Peek: High school football unveils new look today
South Portland at Lewiston Friday, 7 p.m. Blue Devils host their first game at their temporary home, Garcelon Field on the Bates College campus. They hope to continue playing there through the playoffs. Edward Little at Bangor Friday, 7 p.m. Cameron Stadium re-opens after extensive renovations, so it will be an emotional night for the […]
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Funeral notices for Friday, Sept. 1
DIAZ — Teresa R., died Monday, Aug. 21. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at Open Door Bible Baptist Church, 26 Gartley St., Lisbon. Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives, 155 Bath Road, Brunswick. GORNEAULT — Viola D., 88, of Lewiston died Saturday, Aug. 26. Visitation will be […]
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Auburn: Couple escapes truck after crashing into river
AUBURN — A man and a woman escaped their sinking truck Thursday night after crashing into the Androscoggin River along North River Road. The couple was able to crawl out through the windows as water rushed in following the 7:15 p.m. wreck. Witnesses said that as the couple scrambled to shore, the truck sank roughly […]
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Field hockey: Hurtin' Cougars fall to seasoned Eagles
Mt. Blue’s Gracie Foss (14) pursues Messalonskee’s Emily Crowell (19) in a Class A field hockey opener at Caldwell Field in Farmington on Thursday afternoon. FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue field hockey coach Jody Harmon was forced to play a chess game without all the pieces Thursday. For openers, a rash of injuries forced the Cougars […]
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Local roundup: Leavitt, St. Dom's post field hockey wins
SOUTH CHINA — Kaitlyn Leclerc had two first-half goals as Leavitt shut out Erskine Academy, 3-0. Hailey Janosco scored in the second half. Kayla Leclerc had an assist on Kaitlyn’s first goal for the Hornets (1-0). Hailey DeMascio saw no shots in the Hornets’ net. Lucy Allen was busy for Erskine (0-1), making 23 saves on 26 shots. St. Dom’s […]
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Auburn relay team breaks 26-year-old Maine record
Four boys from Auburn broke a Maine track and field record that has held for 26 years. Tallen Berry-Hart, 6, Peyton Langlois, 7, Brodyn Rodrigue, 8, and Eben Thibodeau, 7, ran the 8 and under 4 x 100 meter relay in 1:10.78 during the USA Track and Field Maine State Championships on Aug. 12. The […]