The Maine-based mixed martial arts organization returns to the Lewiston arena for the first time in five years for NEF 58: Homeland.
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Par for the Course: Maine Open makes successful return
The consensus among players in the 126-man field was that the tournament had strong competition and was run very well, writes Bill Kennedy.
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US Olympic track trials: Isaiah Harris finishes 3rd in semifinal heat, doesn’t advance to 800 final
Harris finishes one spot out of automatic qualifying position, and his time falls short of earning him a spot in Sunday’s final.
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Danny Buteau finds MMA after his wrestling dreams end
The Litchfield native tried to make Team USA’s freestyle wrestling team in 2022 but has now transitioned to mixed martial arts. He will be competing for the vacant amateur featherweight championship at New England Fights’ NEF 58: Homeland event at The Colisée on Saturday night.
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US Olympic track trials: Isaiah Harris advances to 800-meter semifinals
The Lewiston native finishes second in his heat race to easily make it to Friday’s semifinal round.
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St. Dominic graduate trying to find the next superstar for the New Jersey Devils
Dakota Keene, of Poland, is preparing for the NHL draft as a scouting department manager with the New Jersey Devils.
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Racing roundup: Kyle Busch opens long New Hampshire weekend with Top 5 at Lee
The former Oxford 250 winner returns to the New England short track scene. He’ll come back to Oxford Plains next month, along with a special guest.
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Commentary: At the summit of Mount Everest, ‘no one is coming to rescue you’
Portland native Jared Harris recounts his trip to the top of the world, the summit of Mount Everest.
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Tim Wakefield’s presence still felt at Drive Fore Kids tournament
The former Red Sox knuckleballer, who died last fall, was remembered by his friends who honored his legacy of giving back.
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Maine amateur golfers excited to take on state’s best in Charlie’s Maine Open
Three-day tournament set for Monday-Wednesday at Augusta Country Club.