One is upfront about her involvement, because she has to be, while the other prefers to be active in golf while flying under the radar. Both will be inducted into the Maine Golf Hall of Fame’s 25th anniversary class at the Poland Spring Resort Inn, during a 7 p.m. ceremony on Sept. 7. Nancy Storey, […]
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Field hockey: Mooney found her niche as an official
DIXFIELD — After enjoying a highly successful and competitive athletic career, Deb (DiConzo) Mooney found herself at a crossroads that had her briefly contemplating retirement from the sport of field hockey. Instead, much to the delight of everyone who came to know her, Mooney traded her stick for a whistle and used her knowledge of […]
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Famed Judkins Modified returns to Oxford
OXFORD — Ask any fan of Modified racing to talk about the sports’s rich history, and you’re bound to hear the name Judkins. Bob Judkins was a highly respected car owner in Modifed racing starting back in the 1960s. Considered the father of the “Pinto Revolution,” Judkins changed the landscape of open-wheel short track racing […]
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Maine native Craven headed for New England Auto Racers Hall of Fame
Former NASCAR champion and Maine native Ricky Craven will be inducted into the New England Auto Racers (NEAR) Hall of Fame as part of its eight-member Class of 2016. Craven, originally from Newburgh, joins drivers Ken Bouchard, Jerry Marquis, Randy Lajoie, Dwight Jarvis, Nokie Fornoro Jr., George Hewitt and announcer Jack Arute in this year’s […]
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Maine Ski Hall of Fame to hold induction banquet
Maine Ski Hall of Fame committee chairman Dave Irons has put out the call for skiers to make their reservations to attend the 13th annual Induction Banquet at Sunday River, Saturday on Oc. 24. This year’s event at the Sunday River Grand Summit Hotel will include Fireside Chat from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., the Hall […]
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The Hot Corner: Sweetser’s fame was the same without playing the game
Contributors aren’t given much love at hall of fame induction ceremonies. They’re the reason we have “lifetime achievement” awards. Or sometimes they are given their own, dusty wing in whatever building houses the hallowed history of that game. It is a blessing, I suppose, because it keeps their lack of star power from becoming too […]
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Paterson’s passion leads him to Maine Hall of Fame
RUMFORD — For Ed Paterson, the passion still burns deeply for America’s pastime, and after his lifelong commitment and dedication to baseball, he is being recognized by the Maine Baseball Hall of Fame. Paterson will be inducted into the hall on Sunday, July 26, at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland. The Rumford […]
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A-L Hall of Fame: Standing in for a stand-up guy, Bert Forgues accepts for his brother, Gerry
Bert Forgues is proud whenever he hears fond recollections about his kind and caring brother, Gerry, who went out of his way to mentor and inspire young athletes in the Lewiston-Auburn area. Gerry Forgues passed away in 2001, but he made himself unforgettable and endearing to local athletes who still bandy about his good name […]
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A-L Sports Hall of Fame: Recent standouts lead 32nd induction class
LEWISTON — Youth, gender equity and excellence in an unsung sport are themes of this year’s Auburn-Lewiston Sports Hall of Fame class, announced Friday at Gipper’s Sports Grill. Basketball star Kristi Royer Ouellette, hockey standout Katie Lachapelle, championship gymnasts Rod Gendron and Pete Landry, and late hockey headliner Gerry Forgues comprise the 32nd annual honorees, who […]