MONMOUTH — Maija Robbins of Monmouth has accepted membership in Golden Key International Honour Society and was honored during a recent induction ceremony at the University of Southern Maine. BIDDEFORD/PORTLAND — Heather Duquette, daughter of Paul and Kelly Duquette of Monmouth, has been named to the dean’s list for the 2012 spring semester at the University […]
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‘Of Thee I Sing’: A political satire with toe-tapping tunes
MONMOUTH — Politicians, pundits and public from both sides of the aisle come together in the Broadway classic “Of Thee I Sing,” opening Thursday, Sept. 20, at the Theater at Monmouth. In the Gilbert & Sullivan-inspired musical presidential candidate John P. Wintergreen runs simply on a platform of “love.” His handlers, searching for a hook to snare voters, devise a Miss White House beauty […]
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Girls’ Soccer: Monmouth breezes by Wiscasset
MONMOUTH — With a smile from ear to ear and his voice nearly gone, Monmouth Academy girls soccer coach Gary Trafton watched his young Mustangs do the two things they seem to do best this year — battle and win. With a 2-0 Mountain Valley Conference victory over Wiscasset (3-2-1) on Wednesday, Trafton’s charges are now […]
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Girls’ Soccer: Monmouth blanks Oak Hill
WALES — When the Monmouth Academy girls’ soccer team shuts out an opponent, there’s great pride in a job well done and the thrill of a hard-earned victory. And there’s also the donuts. The Mustangs started the season with four wins but had not blanked a foe all season. Monday, Monmouth finally got that shutout […]
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Monmouth Cross Country
Coach: Tom Menendez (11th year) Last year’s results: Boys — 10th in Western C; Girls — Fifth in Western C. Returning athletes: Boys: Senior — Tyler Horsford; Juniors — Ben Bailey, Stewart Buzzell, Marcques Houston, Dylan Thombs; Girls: Juniors — Tiffany Pease, Indian Pickett, Amanda Anair; Sophomores — Becki Bryant, Emily Szothkowski, Jordyn Mann. Key […]
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Monmouth Boys’ Soccer
Coach: Joe Fletcher (third season) Last year’s record: 6-8 Returning players: Seniors — Drew McFarren (MF), Devin West (FB), Russell Neal (FB); Junior — Kyle Fletcher (SK); Sophomore — Noah Bates (SK). Key losses: Nick Trenholm (MF), Kyle Brown (FB), Ben Woodman (SW). Promising newcomers: Sophomores — Kasey Clement, Mason Clement, Josh Neal, Casey Smith, […]
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Monmouth Girls’ Soccer
Coach: Gary Trafton (sixth year) Last year’s record: 6-8 Returning players: Seniors — Adriana Gonzalez (G), Danielle Burmann (MF), Melissa Brassard (MF), Lenny Urquhart (FB); Juniors — Kylie Kemp (F), Ashley Coulombe (FB), Paxton Lessard (MF/FB), Sabrina Beck (F); Sophomore — Caroline Bonenfant (F), Shannon Buzzell (FB). Key losses: Colby Wilson (MF), Molly Menice (FB), […]
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Boys’ soccer: Monmouth, Lisbon settle for a draw
LISBON FALLS — The Monmouth Academy boys’ soccer team began the 2012 season with a 2-1 victory over Mountain Valley. But the Mustangs saw the Sept. 4 meeting with Lisbon as a benchmark game to get the squad pointed in the right direction. Last season, it was a senior-laden Lisbon team that posted a 7-0 […]
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Lions, theater team up for community benefit
MONMOUTH — Theater at Monmouth will open the doors to Helen Melledy Hall on Saturday, Sept. 8, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., in support of the Monmouth Lions Club’s inaugural community barbecue. Proceeds from the fundraiser will support the club’s activities in the community, including scholarships, Thanksgiving Dinner, Meals on Wheels, Adopt-a-Highway, and support for residents with […]
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High school roundup: Neil’s second-half goal lifts Monmouth
MONMOUTH — Russell Neal snatched the ball during scrum in front of the net, broke away and punched in the winning goal 23 minutes into the second half, giving Monmouth Academy a 2-1 victory over stubborn Mountain Valley in a boys’ soccer opener Saturday. The Falcons scored first when Josh Rainey scored on an Andrew […]