GREENWOOD — Mt. Abram ski resort will host the third annual Maine Telemark Festival on Saturday, Feb. 7, giving attendees the opportunity to enjoy elements of Alpine and Nordic styles. Admission is a regular, one-day lift ticket. Skiers interested in trying out Telemark gear are invited to visit the festival tent outside the ski lodge […]
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Students attend career fair in Farmington
FARMINGTON — About 600 high school sophomores were encouraged to be college students for a day as they attended the Western Maine Community Job and Resource Fair Friday at the University of Maine at Farmington. “It is all about change, adapting and being flexible not only for the day, but for life,” Gary Perlson, an […]
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High school roundup: Brunswick holds off Oxford Hills in OT
BRUNSWICK — Taran Payne found the net with just 10 seconds left in overtime to give Brunswick a 53-52 win over Oxford Hills. Payne led the Dragons (2-3) with 12 points, while Alex Bandouveres chipped in with 10. The Vikings (3-2) were paced by Tyus Ripley with 12 points, while Andrew Fleming and Jake Yates […]
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Boys’ basketball: Dirigo trounces Mt. Abram
DIXFIELD — A foursome of players scored in double figures — led by Riley Robinson with a game-high 24 points — as Dirigo used a total team effort and clicked on all cylinders in a 99-34 triumph over Mt. Abram at Defoe Gymnasium on Monday. Dirigo jumped out of the gates on fire and executed […]
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High school roundup: Grady leads St. Dom’s to big win over Madison
AUBURN — Faith Grady put in a season-best performance Thursday, lighting the boards for 44 points as St. Dom’s cruised to a 54-41 upset win over Madison. The Saints (1-2) led by 11 in the third frame before Madison (2-1) rallied back to tie the contest before the quarter concluded. Grady nailed 18 buckets along […]
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2014 Winter Preview: Mt. Abram Alpine skiing
Coach: Leah Danala (first year) Conference: MVC Class: B Last year’s results: Boys: Fifth at MVC, Sixth at states; Girls: Second at MVC, Fifth at states. Returning athletes: Boys: Seniors — Jed Stevens, Tristan Frye; Sophomores — Zach Clark, Machaon Henderson. Girls: Seniors — Kenzie Tyler, Junior — Rebecca Howard; Key losses: Elise Luce, Emily […]
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2014 Winter Preview: Mt. Abram Nordic Skiing
Coach: Buzz Bean (29th year) Conference: MVC Class: B Last year’s results: Boys: MVC Champions, sixth at states. Girls: Fifth at MVC, ninth at states. Returning athletes: Girls: Seniors —Reilly Romanoski; Sophomores — Risa Marble, Destiny Thorndike. Promising newcomers: Boys: Freshmen — Reed Stevens, Rylie Hagerstrom. Girls: Sophomores — Avery Taylor; Freshmen — Katie Maxsimic. Season outlook: It’s a rebuilding year for […]
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2014 Winter Preview: Mt. Abram girls’ basketball
Coach: Larry Donald (first year) Last year’s results: 2-16 Returning players: Seniors – Brooke Millbury F, Starr Osgood F; Juniors – Danielle Sinclair F, Keely Marble G; Sophomores – Sally Stevens, F, Shania Campbell F, Olivia Ryan F, Alora Ross G, Marya Beedy G. Key losses: Sareenah Lariviere G, Alex Harnden G. Promising newcomers: Freshmen […]
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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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Mt. Abram boys’ basketball preview
The most obvious change in the Mt. Abram boys’ basketball program this season is at the top. Heath Cowan takes over for Trevis Knapp, bringing experience and a proven track record with him. Cowan led the girls’ programs at Skowhegan and Gardiner prior to a one-year stint as a boys’ assistant at Lawrence. He inherits […]