Mason Corriveau, left and Mike Kersey Jr., right are this year’s Oakdale Country Club scholarship recipients. MEXICO — The Oakdale Country Club Board of Director’s and Club Manager Gavin Kane are pleased to announce that Mason Corriveau and Mike Kersey Jr. are the recipients of this year’s golf scholarships. These two Seniors from Dirigo High […]
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In the Crease: Lexi Thompson was robbed
The Ladies Professional Golf Association owes Lexi Thompson $154,491, and an apology. The organization that purports to be an advocate for the game of golf among women and girls, that is hoping to grow a sport already suffering from years of self-inflicted elitism — intentional or otherwise — and one that already struggles to find […]
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On skiing: More ski for the money
Before heading over to Loon Mountain to check out some of next year’s new skis, I was thumbing through a golf magazine and caught a review of new drivers. What really grabbed my attention was the cost. One was mentioned as being lower priced at $350! Most were $450 to $500. And that’s just for […]
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Maine golf legend Ralph Noel Jr. has died
It would be hard to find a better ambassador for the game of golf than Ralph Noel Jr. A multi-decade golfer with a list of accolades longer than an oversized driver, Noel Jr. did more than swing a mean club; he played the game properly, espoused etiquette and was intrigued by groundskeeping and course design […]
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What to look forward to in Maine sports in 2017
Of course, 2016 did high school sports fans a favor by setting up all kinds of intrigue for 2017. Several tri-county area teams enter the new year without a loss — Edward Little, Spruce Mountain and Winthrop boys’ basketball, Oxford Hills, Gray-New Gloucester girls’ basketball, Lewiston boys’ ice hockey and St. Dom’s girls’ ice hockey. […]
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The Year in Sports: Triumph, tragedy and never a dull moment
The year 2016 had it all. All across the Twin Cities, the tri-county area and beyond, it was a memorable twelve months for local sports. It’s more than can possibly fit in one story, but this one will try to hit on as many of the standout moments as possible. The memorable wins for local […]
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Local golf results
Fox Ridge MSGA Nov. 18-19 results: INDIVIDUAL GROSS – INDIVIDUAL: Jace Pearson 70/69, Craig Chapman 73/70, Joe Alvarez 73/72, Bob Langlois 75/69, James Anderson 76/73, INDIVIDUAL NET – INDIVIDUAL: Kelly Cates 73/65, Mark Glidden 92/67, Ray Ross 82/67, Eric Strubbe 89/68, Joe Lariviere 87/69, Ryan Wilson 88/69, INDIVIDUAL GROSS – SENIOR: Gary Chapman 76/70, Mark Plummer […]
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All-Region golf: Robert was consistent all season long
When it came to crunch time, Alex Robert was as consistent as they come. The Lewiston sophomore shot back-to-back rounds in the low-80s in the Class A team championships (82) and the Class A individual championships (81). He was the low scorer for the Blue Devils in the team championship, as well, helping the Blue […]
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Local golf resullts
Springbrook Sunday, Nov. 13 Turkey Two Person Blind Draw Points results: Gross — 1. Sid Cohen/Dave Kus -12 2. Ken Carver/Matt Murphy -13 3. Joe Mertzel/Rachel Newman -14; Net — 1. Rich Douglas/John Murphy +17 2. Ron Leeman/Jim Fennessy +15 3. Jay Hopkins/Ray Provencher +14; Pins — No. 2 Rachel Newman 6’1″ No. 8 Ron Leeman 3’8″ No. 13 Rick Carleton 6’10” No. 15 Dave Cowan 4’5″; […]
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Local golf results
Falmouth Nov. 4-5 MSGA results: INDIVIDUAL GROSS – FLIGHT 1: Patrick Bucklin 70/70, Joe Walp 71/72, Steve Lycette 71/69, Craig Chapman 72/69, Gary Manoogian 72/68, Mike O’Brien 72/72, INDIVIDUAL NET – FLIGHT 1: Patrick Perreault 76/64, Craig Lapierre 74/65, Harry Haylock 78/66, John Cusick 77/68, INDIVIDUAL GROSS – FLIGHT 2: Brian Wickenden 74/61, Mike Singleton 82/69, […]