AUGUSTA — Maine’s best cheerleading program keeps getting better, or at least more daring and creative. Needing a little difficulty and drama to motivate a relatively young Lewiston team that was feeling the pressure of defending its Class A championship, coach Lynnette Morency threw in a stunt no judge, spectator or competitor had seen at […]
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Western C wrestling: Dirigo’s depth does it again
BUCKSPORT — Gavin Sanders got the call Friday night. The Dirigo Cougars were going to be down a man heading into Saturday’s Western Class C wrestling championship. That man happened to be in Sanders’ weight class, 182. And Sanders, who hadn’t wrestled varsity for more than six weeks, had to fill a pretty big void. […]
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Cumston meeting MONMOUTH — The Friends Of Cumston Library quarterly meeting will take place from 6:45 to 8:20 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, at Cumston Public Library. Friends are encouraged to attend. New members are invited to join. Contact president [email protected] for more information. Cribbage results LEWISTON — The Lewiston Senior Citizens Cribbage League winners at […]
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Girls’ basketball notebook: Mustangs dig deep
There was reason to be optimistic as the basketball season approached. The Monmouth Academy girls’ team were returning most of last year’s club and significant improvement was expected to follow. That all changed before the season even started. The Mustangs lost three starters to injuries during soccer season. Suddenly, Monmouth was back to square one. […]
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Sukeforth announces candidacy for Maine House
LITCHFIELD — Rachel Sukeforth, a lifelong town resident, has announced her candidacy for the House of Representatives from District 80. That seat is currently held by Melvin Newendyke, R-Litchfield. “I will be a consistent and strong voice for the residents of Litchfield, Monmouth and Wales in Augusta,” Sukeforth said in a written statement. “I know […]
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Girls’ basketball: Mustangs get must win
LISBON — Scott Wing issued the challenge the other night. After a season of injuries and near misses, his Monmouth Academy girls’ basketball team had to put up or shut down. The Mustangs were playing Lisbon Tuesday night and sitting on the outside of the Western C tournament field. Monmouth needed a win to keep […]
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Cumston inspired youth
In the early 1950s, my parents treated my brother and me to many unforgettable summer nights when we attended the American Savoyards’ performances of Gilbert and Sullivan operettas at Monmouth’s fantastic Cumston Hall. I am sure young boys would not develop a lifelong fascination with those Victorian musicals if it had not been reinforced by […]
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Pomona meeting WALES — Androscoggin Pomona No. 1 will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 1, at Wales Grange 40 on Centre Road for a regular meeting. The program will be family health and hearing. A 50/50 raffle will be held along with the attendance drawing. There will be a 6:30 p.m. supper for $5 and a […]
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Regional Cheerleading Championships: Devils, ‘Hounds dominate
AUGUSTA — There was none of the exaggerated hollering, hugging or jumping into teammates’ arms that usually prevail after an elite team completes its routine at a championship meet. Lewiston was reserved, maybe even a little glum, after entertaining the masses Saturday night at Augusta Civic Center. Perhaps the Blue Devils are their own worst […]
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Carole Anderson Gardner
AUBURN — Carole Anderson Gardner, 68, a Portland resident, died peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 24, surrounded by many family members and longtime friends at the Hospice House. She was born in Lewiston, March 19, 1943, to the late Wilbur and Helen Anderson. Carole was educated in Monmouth schools, graduating from Monmouth Academy and Husson College in […]