In 1875, Bates and Tufts enthusiastically competed in the brand new sport of football, not quite ready for prime time. Among the rules during the raucous game: No projecting nails allowed.
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Junior hockey: Twin City Thunder players test positive for COVID-19, postponing this week’s games
Twin City’s Thursday and Friday games against the New Hampshire Junior Monarchs, which were to be played at Norway Savings Bank Arena in Auburn, have been postponed. The arena was re-opened Thursday after a deep cleaning Wednesday night.
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Junior hockey: Twin City Thunder ready to open their second NCDC season
After an offseason unlike any other, the Thunder host the New Hampshire Junior Monarchs for a two-game set Thursday and Friday. Also, former Nordiques defenseman Derrick Hessinger is trying out for Twin City.
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Maine-born boxer Amelia Moore pushed through pandemic to continue Olympic training
Moore, who grew up in Norway, has bounced around the country during the pandemic. She hopes to be in Tokyo for next summer’s Olympics, even if it’s not exactly how she’d imagined it.
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New Oxford Dragway dedicates Friday’s races to Ricky “Fordman” Moody
Moody, a New Vineyard man much admired for maintaining a positive attitude while battling serious health issues, was able to to catch all the action with his family.
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Junior hockey: Maine Nordiques cultivate chemistry at training camp
At the team’s camp this week, former prep foes jelled, and experience paid off for returners Isaiah Fox, Stefan Owens and Cannon Green after slow start to the week.
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Plans for pro soccer in Portland moving forward despite pandemic
An informational ‘town hall’ session is planed for Monday, while a local ownership group continues to work on stadium plans for a USL League One franchise.
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Mt. Vernon man’s unique Thai longtail boat draws attention in Echo Lake
Rich French, who fell in love with Thailand while working in China, said it cost a total of $15,000 to commission and ship a 30-foot Thai longtail boat to central Maine.
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Maine deer, turkey hunts getting started for fall
Two of Maine’s most popular fall hunting seasons are starting.
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Junior hockey: Twin City Thunder continue player evaluations at training camp
The Twin City Thunder’s NCDC team recently finished a 44-man training camp and narrowed its roster 31 players. The roster needs to be down to 23 players by Sept. 21.