Leavitt sophomore-to-be, who won the Class B state title last fall, competed against state golf champions from around the country at the High School Golf National Invitational in North Carolina.
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Posted inGolf, Local Sports, Sports, Varsity Maine
Par for the Course: Summer golf for high school teams is here
With the MSGA taking over the Freeport County Club and using it as an instructional facility, called Maine Golf Center Freeport, the creation of a summer golf league was easy to execute, writes columnist Bill Kennedy.
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Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Outdoors in Maine: Brimful of black bears in states with hunting bans
In some states, especially Massachusetts and New Jersey, bear numbers are increasing exponentially, so bear-human conflicts are likely to increase, writes columnist V. Paul Reynolds.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lake Auburn’s vulnerable filtration waiver at center of watershed debates
The debate over potential changes to Lake Auburn watershed rules almost always centers on the district’s ability to maintain a waiver from filtration. But how close has the district come to actually losing it?
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Victim of attempted carjacking recounts wild ride in Portland
Jeff Hewett of Cape Elizabeth thwarted the theft of his Porsche but was stabbed in the process.
Posted inHealth, Maine
COVID-19 hospitalizations tick up as Maine reports one more death
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention said there were 121 people in hospitals statewide with the virus on Saturday, an increase from 115 the day before.
Posted inCommunity Sports, Sports
Local golf results
Fairlawn Wednesday, June 29 senior league scramble results: 1. Bert Boberge/Chanel Leblanc/Tim Ricker -10 2. Rick Grant/David Gross/Dave Vachon/Ron Grant -8 3. Marty Eyre/Glenn Downs/Vic Labrecque/Rick Gardiner -7; Pins: No. 11 — 1. John Moreau 10’11.5″ 2. Russ Desjardins 11’11 3. Glenn Downs 13’6″; No. 13 — 1. Vic Labrecque 7’5″ 2. Bert Roberge 8’3″ […]
Posted inMaine, Oxford Hills
Courtesy boat inspections on rise at Maine lakes in high-stakes battle against invasive species
Although few inspections detect invasives such as the Eurasian watermilfoil, officials are ramping up efforts because the damage to a lake’s ecosystem can hinder boaters and swimmers, and reduce surrounding property values.
Posted inCommunity, Connections
SeniorsPlus announces summer office hours
SeniorsPlus, the designated Area Agency on Aging for Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties, has announced its summer office hours, according to a news release from the agency. Lewiston Office, 8 Falcon Road, hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays. Those with a specific concern are encouraged to make an […]