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Oxford 250 history: The second decade
Mike Rowe kicked off the second decade by becoming the first winner from Maine.
Junior hockey: Northeast Generals defeat young Maine Nordiques squad in scrimmage
The Maine Nordiques dressed 14 players who are 18 years old or younger while the Generals suited up most of their regular players in Wednesday’s exhibition game.
Oxford 250: Track owner Tom Mayberry ready for 50th race to be another memorable one
He was a fan for the first one, front-row starter for his lone successful qualifying attempt as a driver, and has been the steward of the spotlight event for more than a decade.
Oxford 250: Young drivers up to snuff at Oxford Plains Speedway
Veteran Dave Farrington said at Wednesday’s media day that he welcomes the younger crowd, such as Kate Re and Gabe Brown, especially when “they are in my rearview mirror, not my windshield.”
Photo album: Gearing up for the 250
Fans begin to setup their campsites for Sunday’s 50th Oxford 250.
Oxford 250 history: The first decade
A recap of the first 10 runnings of what became one of the top short-track races in the country.
Oxford 250: Austin Theriault returning, teaming up with Travis Mills Foundation
Fort Kent native is getting back in the driver’s seat and will try raise money for wounded veterans.
Maine Nordiques notebook: 3-on-3 tournament is another evaluation tool
Monday’s 3-on-3 tournament allowed the coaching staff to give a look at players in a different format. Also, goalie Ainsely Tuffy takes part in her second Nordiques camp; Cam Charron and Hugo Daniel are Mainers looking to make the roster.