The local racers were one-two in both races at the 2014 Class C state meet, with each claiming an individual title. Activities held true to form Wednesday in the MVC/KVAC Otterslide Challenge at Titcomb Mountain, where reigning slalom champion Guerette won another showdown with Klein in that discipline by a margin of less than a […]
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RSU 10 high school principals describe reaccreditation process
DIXFIELD — Regional School Unit 10’s three high school principals told the school board Monday night that the many steps needed to undergo the reaccreditation process often takes time away from the classroom, while also costing the district money. Superintendent Craig King said more than $140,000 is needed for each 10-year cycle for the three […]
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H.S. Wrestling: Falcons fueled by Austin power
RUMFORD — Ian and Caleb Austin won’t acknowledge much of a sibling rivalry. Perhaps it’s a matter of the Mountain Valley High School wrestlers always moving in the same direction with the same interests. Or maybe it’s because they simply don’t look like they should be antagonists. “It’s funny, because Ian just dropped a bunch […]
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High school roundup: Winthrop holds off Lisbon to remain unbeaten
LISBON — Jacob Hickey scored 16 points and Dakota Carter added 11 as Winthrop dropped Lisbon 55-41 in a boys’ basketball game Monday. The undefeated Ramblers (5-0) and Greyhounds (1-4) were tied at 28 when Winthrop reeled off 27 points in the second half to pull away. For Lisbon, Johnny Yim was the game’s leading […]
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H.S girls’ basketball: Monmouth remains unbeaten
MONMOUTH — Teams can’t help but enter the season full of questions. Monmouth Academy girls’ basketball was one of those clubs, wondering just what kind of season it could have with such a young team. Now after going 3-0 in the first week, the Mustangs have answered some of those questions but have raised a […]
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Technology crucial to learning, RSU 10 board learns
DIXFIELD — Three Regional School Unit 10 teachers told the board Monday night that using technology in the classroom leads to deeper learning by students. Mike Nolette, Andrea York and Ryanne Prevost said use of various technological devices is vital to day-to-day learning. “It gets kids engaged,” Nolette said. Students are able to do Web-based […]
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2014 Winter Preview: Mountain Valley Alpine Skiing
Coach: Mark Thibodeau (first year) Conference: MVC Class: C Last year’s results: Boys: MVC Champions, Class C runners-up. Girls: MVC and Class C state champions. Returning athletes: Boys: Seniors — Chris Bourret, Jared Arsenault, Tucker Phelps; Juniors — J.T. Greene, Isaac Brennick; Sophomores — Andrew Arsenault, Jonathan Adley, Nick Newman, Nate Legere, Cam Shaw, Riley […]
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2014 Winter Preview: Mountain Valley girls’ basketball
Coach: Ryan Casey (second year) Last year’s record: 6-12 Returning players: Seniors —Adelle Oswald G, Abby Parent F; Juniors — Karen Flaherty G, Sydney Petrie F; Sophomores – Liza White F, Ashley Russell F, Emily Laubauskas G. Key losses: Katie Puiia G, Shannon Laubauskas G, Jenna Plourde C, Kaitlyn Virgin G. Promising newcomers: Junior – […]
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2014 Winter Preview: MVC Girls’ Basketball Preview
It will be a different looking Mountain Valley Conference this season. Between an abundance of new coaches, Spruce Mountain moving to the KVAC and Winthrop not fielding a varsity team, the MVC will be transforming this season. One constant is the fact that Madison and Carrabec should still be among the top teams. The Cobras […]
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Coaches: Linda Burns (32 years); assistant coach: Kassie Elliott (13 years) Conference: Mountain Valley Conference Class: C Last year’s result: MVC champions 2014; third place in the Western Maine Regionals. Athletes: Seniors — Leah Perry, Tristen Webber; Juniors — Krysta Hodsdon, Alex Durland, Alicia White; Sophomores — Makayla Miller, Marissa Crosby, Hannah Pierce, Brittany Pettegrow, Casey Glover, Paige Landry; Freshmen — Vanessa Cote, Abbie Blauvelt. Season […]