And to score a few more goals in the process. Not too much to ask, right? “The kids, everybody has high expectations this year,” Leavitt coach Wanda Ward-MacLean said. “Because you went that far last year, it’s in the back of your mind. But the kids have been very realistic. You have to win some […]
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Preview 2013: Leavitt golf
Coach: Harry Haylock (13th year) Class: B Conference: KVAC Last year’s record: 5-4 (qualified for states; finished sixth) Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Timothy Langelier, Derrick Plourde; Juniors — Ryan Gosselin, Ben Rancourt; Sophomores — Blayne Arseneault, Alex Pinard. Key losses: Mark Hite, Caleb Boulet, Justin Bean. Season outlook: The Hornets are an enthusiastic bunch, and […]
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Preview 2013: Leavitt boys’ soccer
Coach: Isaiah Davis (13th year)Class: B Conference: KVACLast year’s record: 2-12 Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Riley Burgess (F), Anthony Tedesco (MF), Evan Parquette (FB); Juniors — Ben Fullerton (G), Derek Gosselin (FB), Madison Noel (MF), Tyler Roux (F), Zach Johnson (MF), Drew L’Italien (FB); Sophomore — Carter Jordan (G).Key losses: Billy Clarke (FB), Christian Fullerton […]
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Preview 2013: Leavitt girls’ soccer
Coach: Chris Cifelli (eighth year)Class: B Conference: KVACLast year’s record: 4-9-1Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Tatianna Sierra (MF), Kelsea Marschall (MF), Melissa Richardson (MF), Taylor Benson (FB), Monica Beaule (MF), Emily Perkins (MF); Juniors — Livie Gilbert (FB), Emily Miller (FB); Sophomores — Amanda Poulin (MF), Kristen Morrisette (FB), Lilianna Cousineau (ST), Angela Daigle (G).Key losses: […]
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High School Golf: Gosselin’s 35 hoists Hornets past Cougars
TURNER — Eyes opened wide as Ryan Gosselin’s scorecard was passed around Friday afternoon at Turner Highlands Golf Course. Gosselin just rolled his. Politely, of course. And somewhat apologetically, even though there was no need. After firing a 1-under 35 and leading Leavitt to a season-opening KVAC victory over Mt. Blue, the junior etched his […]
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College soccer: Love of game keeps Applegate going
PORTLAND — It’s the game that keeps her going. Since she was a kid, Elise Applegate has loved the game of soccer. That’s never changed. She was a standout at St. Dom’s and has been trying find her spot in net at the college level. When the University of Maine opened its soccer season Friday […]
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Board considering expansion of day-treatment program
FARMINGTON — RSU 9 school directors are considering a request to expand the day-treatment program at the high school to allow two middle school students to be served. If the district is not able to serve the students locally, they would need to be sent out of district at a cost of more than $70,000. […]
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Revolving door: World traveler Westberry one of many new ADs
If you’re looking for an image that will depict the plight of Maine high school athletic administrators these days, a revolving door does the trick. Consider the circumstances that brought Patrick Westberry to Monmouth Academy, however, and a spinning globe is more exact. Westberry returns to the region after 12 years as a teacher, coach […]
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Ramich leaving Leavitt for Brunswick
Few places could have pulled Jeff Ramich away from Leavitt Area High School. In just two years as the school’s athletic director, Ramich felt he had found a second home at the Turner school. But there was someplace else that had been like a second home the Lisbon native’s entire life — Brunswick. “We’d always […]
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LePage honors WWII vets with awards
AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine Gov. Paul LePage is honoring some Maine veterans for their leadership and dedication to serving other veterans. LePage gave World War II veterans Arnold Leavitt of Augusta and Estol “Mac” McClintock of Wellington the “Outstanding Veteran of the Year” awards last week. His office says the certificates are given to veterans […]