And for the second game in a row it didn’t matter. The Rams plated two runs in the third for the only runs they needed. Senior ace pitcher Trevor DeLaite did the rest, shutting down Falmouth chances and shutting out the Yachtsmen in a 5-0 victory in the Class A baseball state championship at Larry […]
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Baseball state championships: Mostly favorites in finals, but some surprises
The Northern Maine baseball playoffs played out like they were supposed to on paper, with the top seeds in each class advancing to the state championships. That was partly the case in southern Maine, except Sacopee Valley in Class C was an underdog who then ended another underdog story, and in Class B, Freeport flipped […]
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High school track and field: Falmouth girls, Scarborough boys earn titles; Lewiston girls second
The Scarborough boys and Falmouth girls both took home team titles, and each had a performer in a starring role to help capture their respective crowns at Hampden Academy. Sam Rusak was a one-man wrecking crew for the Red Storm. The junior won four individual events — the first time anyone has done that at […]
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Charge elevated in robbery case in Livermore Falls
LIVERMORE FALLS — A local man accused of robbing a resident at gunpoint Monday and leading police on an approximate 36-mile, low-speed pursuit through three counties now faces an elevated charge of robbery. Robert T. Judd, 37, of Livermore Falls is charged with a Class A robbery with a dangerous weapon, Police Chief Ernest Steward […]
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H.S. Hockey: Matt Caron of Scarborough wins Travis Roy Award
LEWISTON — A year ago, Scarborough’s Matt Caron broke his collarbone in the first game of the season. He recovered in time to help lead the Red Storm to its first Class A boys’ hockey state championship. On Sunday, Caron added to the firsts, beating out three other finalists to win the Travis Roy Award. […]
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Boys’ Hockey: St. Dom’s, Lewiston players lift North in Class A all-star game
AUBURN — Lewiston and St. Dominic Academy players joined forces Saturday night. The result meant a win for the North team in the Class A Maine Winter Classic boys’ hockey senior all-star game. The Twin Cities produced three goals in a 4-2 North victory over the South at Norway Savings Bank Arena. The North All-Stars […]
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Farmington man indicted on charges of gross sexual assault
FARMINGTON — A Franklin County grand jury indicted a Farmington man Tuesday on three felony charges of gross sexual assault stemming from a Pleasant Street assault in June. Farmington police charged Jonathan Dumont Jr., 29, with three Class A counts of gross sexual assault on June 29 after receiving a complaint from the victim, Sgt. […]
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H.S. girls’ basketball: Kane returns to Mt. Blue
After resigning as the girls’ coach at Spruce Mountain High School after his teaching position was eliminated, he searched for a full-time career opportunity instead. The New England Basketball Hall of Famer watched the summer hoops season go by, and the thought of having a winter away from coaching for the first time in three […]
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Class A Football Championship: Dubiel, Bonny Eagle stop Cheverus
PORTLAND — Another day, another dramatic drive to win a high school football state championship. This one was engineered by Bonny Eagle and junior quarterback Zach Dubiel, whose 6-yard scamper with 22 seconds remaining steered the Scots to a 31-28 win Saturday over Cheverus in the Class A final at Fitzpatrick Stadium. Bonny Eagle (10-1) […]