DIXFIELD — The first week of the new school year for RSU 10 resulted in fewer students enrolled than expected, some last-minute high school class scheduling, and a new satellite kitchen system, which was working well for the students. By the end of the day on Friday, 2,659 pre-K through grade 12 students had enrolled, Superintendent […]
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H.S. softball: Bulldogs edge Falcons in 10 innings
FARMINGDALE — Eva Shepherd didn’t get exactly what she wanted but it was what she and her Hall-Dale teammates needed. The Bulldogs shortstop had the winning run standing at third base Monday and the bat and destiny in her hands. “Usually I’m so nervous,” Shepherd said. “I was just thinking about getting a single. Of […]
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H.S. softball: Mountain Valley ousts Winthrop
WINTHROP — Their attitudes were playful and relaxed, but the game-face demeanor of the Mountain Valley softball team was all business Thursday. The sixth-ranked Falcons were loose and loving it in their Western C quarterfinal, but their play was stellar in a 10-1 win over third-seeded Winthrop. “We told them before the game to relax […]
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H.S. softball: Mountain Valley pounds Sacopee Valley
RUMFORD — Lindsay Marston scattered three hits in seven innings and drew ample run support, as Mountain Valley overpowered Sacopee Valley, 12-0, in a Western Class C Prelim tilt Tuesday. Sydney Petrie and Aly Carlton led the Falcons (12-5) with two hits and three RBIS apiece. Karissa Murphy also contributed with two hits and two […]
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H.S. softball: Dirigo rallies past rival Mtn. Valley
DIXFIELD — In addition to good pitch selection, one thing Dirigo’s Katelyn Olsen needed in the pitcher’s circle Wednesday was a selective memory. When Mountain Valley’s Aly Carlton drilled an Olsen offering over the fence during the first at-bat of the game, the Cougars hurler knew she needed to forget that in a hurry. “It […]
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Residents turn out for annual Rumford Memorial Day parade
RUMFORD — Residents lined the sidewalks from upper Congress Street to the Rotary Memorial Green on Monday morning to watch the annual Memorial Day parade. Despite a weather forecast that predicted rainfall, the clouds held steadfast as the Mexico Police Explorers led several groups of veterans and residents down upper Congress Street, where they crossed […]
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H.S. softball: Falcons bounce back
RUMFORD — Small ball led to big results Friday for Mountain Valley. “We changed our lineup,” Mountain Valley coach Lisa Russell said. “That’s what we wanted to try because we needed to score some runs after a tough loss (Thursday) at Hall-Dale.” The Falcons bounced back and used the bunt game to its benefit in […]
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RSU 10 to work to improve student instruction, test results
DIXFIELD — RSU 10 Superintendent Craig King said he was disappointed in the state’s latest report cards for 10 schools in the district. Six received F’s, one received a D and three received C’s. He agreed that the schools must be accountable for the quality of education provided to students, but he also believes the […]
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H.S. Roundup: Lisbon baseball rallies past Winthrop
LISBON — Kyle Bourget struck out 12 and scattered six hits as Lisbon defeated Winthrop 6-3 in MVC baseball action Tuesday. Joe Philbrick had three hits for Lisbon (6-2) The Greyhounds rallied from a 3-0 deficit in the third, plating all six runs in the bottom of the same inning. The Ramblers (3-4) scored three […]
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H.S. boys’ lacrosse: Oak Hill shoots past Mountain Valley
WALES — Dan Brannigan has told his team it needs to shoot more. By now, his Oak Hill boys’ lacrosse squad is likely tired of hearing the cliche that 100 percent of the shots they don’t take won’t go in. Brannigan tends to preach that often in practice. So the Raiders did a little something […]