WATERVILLE — The Mt. Blue High School Boys Cross Country team turned in a dominating performance in a 9 team Cross Country meet at Waterville on Saturday. Henri McCourt, Luke Doscinski, Ben Hatch, and Eli Hoeft grabbed the 3rd through 6th spots and freshman Daminan Wynn placed 10th as the Cougars easily outpaced runner-up Lincoln Academy […]
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Mt. Blue cross country gets pair of wins
FARMINGTON — The Mt..Blue High School Boys and Girls Cross Country teams opened their season with a pair of dominating victories in a 5 team meet on their home course on Friday. Nora McCourt was the first runner across the line for Mt. Blue, with an outstanding time of 21:43, which is the 4th fastest […]
Health Care Golf Classic raises thousands
FARMINGTON — Franklin Community Health Network’s annual Health Care Golf Classic was held on July 10 at the Sugarloaf Golf Club. The tournament raised $26,000 and benefits the Healthy Community Coalition (HCC) of Greater Franklin County and the Martha B. Webber Breast Care Center at Franklin Memorial Hospital. Fifteen teams from throughout Maine and beyond […]
Mountain Valley Rec Basketball Tourney
RUMFORD — The 22nd annual MV Rec Basketball Tournament was played March 31 – April 2 with 21 teams competing in three different divisions. The three day tournament held games at MVHS, MVMS and Dirigo High School. Ranor Mechanical of Jay, directed by owner Aaron St Pierre surprised all in the A division upsetting perennial […]
Local moguls athlete recognized on national stage
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Local CVA Mogul athlete and senior at Carrabassett Valley Academy, Dory Michaud, of Carrabassett Valley, made a name for herself at this year’s U.S. Freestyle National Championship at Waterville Valley, NH where she competed against the country’s top mogul skiers, including the U.S. Moguls Team. At the event, Dory wowed the crowd […]
Mt. Blue High School boys, girls Nordic Teams honored
AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, March 28 Senator Russell Black (R-Franklin) was pleased to welcome members of the Mt. Blue High School Boys and Girls Nordic Teams to the State House. Senator Black honored both teams with Legislative Sentiments for winning the 2023 Class A Nordic Ski Championship.
Hotel Rumford Captures MVRBL Title
RUMFORD — Hotel Rumford (15-2) entered the playoffs in first place, easily beat Cannatopia Runners in the first round, then secured a hard fought, shorthanded victory over Clean Cut Painting in the semifinals. So, after splitting games with Smart Care PT (second place, 13-4) during the season, including a loss in the last regular season […]
Prime 360 Wins MV Rec Women’s Basketball Tourney
RUMFORD — After a 4 year hiatus, The Mountain Valley Women’s Invitational Basketball Tournament resumed March 25th and 26th with 8 entries from different parts of Central and Southern Maine. Games were played at Mountain Valley High School and Middle School and Dirigo High School. All teams played at least 4 games, some 5 and […]
Top teams reach MV Rec finals
RUMFORD — With 2 good match ups on the schedule, both proved to be exciting throughout. Hotel Rumford (14-2) and Smart Care PT (13-3) outlasted their opponents and will compete for the Mountain Valley Rec League championship. In an evenly played game for most, with a 36-35 halftime score, Hotel Rumford pulled away midway through […]
Meadow Lanes bowling
WILTON — Wednesday Night Ladies: 3/22/23. Teams: Bowling Belles 115-85, Mines In The Gutters 112-88, Coffee Beans 102-98, Wreckin Balls 99-101, Just One More 97-103, Living On A Spare 95-105, Designs By Darlene 93-107, Got The Splits 87-113 Games: Heather Malone 206, Melissa Malone 204, Beverly Johnson 190, Jolene Luce, Natasha Richard 177, Marley Stevens […]