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118th Boston Marathon: Local runners see triumph emerging from tragedy

LEWISTON — Paula Rousseau’s first Boston Marathon was everything she had dreamed and more. Then, 20 minutes after crossing the finish line, the Lewiston woman heard the first explosion. Sitting in an alley about a block away with her running partner Barbie Clement, Rousseau initially thought maybe it was a part of the historic race’s […]

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Sabattus Group Run Nights

The Sabattus Rec Club is holding FREE Group Run nights on Wednesday nights, beginning, at 6 p.m. (5:30 starting Oct. 2).These are open to anyone of any ability who wants to get some exercise in a low-key, social environment. We meet at Mixer’s parking lot on Sabattus Road next to Dunkin’ Donuts. There is no […]

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LA Half Marathon and 5K: Runners round Lake Auburn

AUBURN — Kaydence Gibson has lofty goals for herself as a runner. After completing her third 5-kilometer race Sunday at the Lake Auburn Half Marathon and 5K, the 7-year old from Lewiston had big plans for her running future. “I’m going to leave Mom in the dust,” Gibson said with a smile. She almost did […]

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Boston victims to be remembered at Beach to Beacon road race

CAPE ELIZABETH (AP) — Undertones of the Boston Marathon bombings will be evident when thousands of runners take to the course for the TD Beach to Beacon 10-kilometer race in Maine. The starting horn for Saturday’s race in Cape Elizabeth will be sounded by Karen Rand, a former Westbrook resident who now lives in Somerville, […]

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Sports notices

Minot-Hebron Soccer Program Registration Announcement The Minot-Hebron Athletic Association is now accepting registrations through July 27 for the Fall 2013 Soccer Program. Please register early! Registration forms are available online. Visit our Web site @ www.mhathletics.com Sabattus Rec Club BlackJack 5k SABATTUS — This is an untimed 5k event on Thursday, July 11. Registration is […]