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2017 HS Football Preview: Tragedy amid changes brings Phoenix closer together

High school sports coverage is proudly supported by Maine State Credit Union.  LIVERMORE FALLS — The Spruce Mountain Phoenix played much of last season under a cloud after the mid-season resignation of head coach Walter Polky. They went into the 2017 season hoping for a new start under Polky’s replacement, David Frey, and excited about moving […]

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Abuse from fans means Maine has fewer high school sports referees, umpires

High school sports coverage is proudly supported by Maine State Credit Union.  Preseason practices for a new high school school sports year began Monday with great anticipation in the air. Players are anxious to play more important roles on their teams, while coaches begin to assemble the jigsaw puzzles of individual talent into units they […]

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Oxford Hills' Carson commits to UMaine baseball

High school sports coverage is proudly supported by Maine State Credit Union.  The list of homegrown pitchers choosing the University of Maine baseball baseball program during the last four years is considerable. Justin Courtney of Bangor, Jeff Gelinas of Saco, Jonah Normandeau of Cumberland, Trevor DeLaite of Bangor, Cody Laweryson of Bingham, Eddie Emerson of […]

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Fleming family moves to Bangor, closer to UMaine hoops star Andrew

High school sports coverage is proudly supported by Maine State Credit Union.  Life and athletics have been truly a family affair for the Flemings of South Paris. Whether it’s involved following sons Andrew and Matthew as they have emerged among the state’s top basketball players of recent vintage or supporting twin daughters Abby and Libby […]

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Lewiston High School teams will be scattered during field construction

High school sports coverage is proudly supported by Maine State Credit Union.  July flyover of the construction site at Lewiston High School where crews are busy on the new athletic fields and elementary school.A view of the Russell Street Field at Bates College in Lewiston. LEWISTON — The fall sports season is little more than […]