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H.S. Boys’ Soccer: Wiscasset breaks out against Mountain Valley

WISCASSET — Through two games, Wiscasset boys high school soccer coach Todd Souza watched his Wolverines get their opportunities but fail to convert, with a 0-0 tie against Carrabec and a 4-1 loss to Mt. Abram.  On Monday against Mountain Valley, the Wolverines, behind the coach’s son, found their scoring touch in a 5-0 Mountain […]

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H.S. Field Hockey: Falcons hold off Saints

RUMFORD — There are always changes as high school teams graduate seniors, and those have hit Mountain Valley hard. But the Falcons believe they are heading in the right direction, and they showed that Monday. Sophomore Lexy Duguay scored two goals, including the game-winner early in the second half, and the Falcons withstood a furious […]

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H.S. Football: Wells wallops Mountain Valley

RUMFORD — With a new beginning in a new division, Mountain Valley realized Friday that nothing is going to come easy in Class C. The Falcons were simply unable to get on the right track in the first half and Wells’ Colin Sevigny, Jake Moody and quarterback Nate Booth each ran for touchdowns en route […]

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H.S. Field Hockey: Raiders topple Falcons

LITCHFIELD — With dirt flying, legs shifting and sticks swinging, the goalmouth of a field hockey cage can be a dangerous place to ply a trade. The Oak Hill Raiders have developed a system of controlled chaos in the circle, using quick passing and an innate knowledge of each others’ position after years of playing […]

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Preview 2013: Mtn. Valley field hockey

Coach: Melissa Forbes (16th year) Class: B Conference: MVC Last year: 9-4-1 Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Ellie Hall (FB), Alyson Carlton (F), Nicky Couch (MF/F), Kayla Pingree (MF); Sophomores — Lexy Duguay (F), Maddie Kaubrys (F/MF). Key losses: Nicole Burgess, Lexi Fryover, Peyton Provencer, Makenzie Gallant, Vanessa Swett. Promising newcomers: Sophomores — Lexi Edwards (F), […]

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Preview 2013: Mountain Valley golf

Coach: Adam Curato (First year) Class: B  Conference: MVCReturning letter-winners:  None Promising newcomers: Seniors — Trenton Virgin, Abbey Pinkham, Katherine Mills, Brittany Gaudet.  Juniors —  Cody Cunningham. Sophomores — Zachary Zinck, Kevin Chase.  Freshman — Riley Bell, Nate Legere. Season outlook:  First-year coach Adam Curato primary focus this season will be towards teaching and building trust […]

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Preview 2013: Mountain Valley boys’ soccer

Coach: Todd Papianou (second year)Class: C  Conference: MVCLast year’s record: 5-9-1, lost in Western B preliminary Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Andrew Boucher (FB), Shawn Bennet (SK), Michael Theriault (SK); Juniors — Tucker Phelps (MF), Chris Bourett (FB), Dakota Jacques (G)Key losses: Austin Glover (MF), Andrew Phelps (MF), Alex Witas (F), Garret Carver (FB).Season outlook:  The […]

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Preview 2013: Mountain Valley girls’ soccer

Coach: Lynn Gould (first year)Class: B  Conference: MVCLast year’s record: 3-11 Returning letter-winners: Seniors —  Shannon Laubauskas (MF), Katie Puiia (MF), Kate Collette (FB), Elizabeth Adley (MF), Kaitlyn Virgin (F), Alicia Provencher (FB), Stephany Cushman (MF), Kristin Gould (FB); Juniors — Sarah Klein (F), Abby Parent (FB), Adelle Oswald (MF), Taylor Smart (F/MF), Samantha Higley […]

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Girls’ Soccer: Gould named Mountain Valley coach

RUMFORD — When the opportunity to move into a high school varsity coaching job presented itself, Lynn Gould was eager to take the step forward. Gould, who accepted the role of girls’ soccer coach at Mountain Valley High School,  strongly believes she is ready for the challenge. While it may appear to be unchartered waters, […]

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Rumford to host Independence Day Celebration with music, magic and fireworks

RUMFORD — The town will celebrate the Fourth of July with music, magic, food and fireworks. Gates open at 3 p.m. Thursday at Hosmer Field where there will be food vendors, entertainment, children’s games and “an awesome fireworks display at dusk,” Scot Grassette, emcee, magician and local entertainer, said in a news report. Grassette’s lineup […]