Maine is among more than 20 states hoping to capitalize on a U.S. Supreme Court ruling last year that legalized gambling on sporting events.
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Maine lawmakers kill several bills on sports betting, but one survives
The committee that oversees gambling kept one measure alive on Monday, and the bill will serve as a vehicle for approving some form of legalized wagering on major sports.
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Without opposition, legalized sports gambling in Maine looks like a good bet
A U.S. Supreme Court decision lifted a federal prohibition on sports betting, opening up a race among states to get into the action.
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Local goes on extreme wilderness adventure
Tracyn Thayer of Mason Township was part of an Outdoor Channel Original series last year.
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Huge Telstar ski race fun for all schools
Telstar hosted a cross country relays race on Saturday Jan. 5.
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Dirigo Boosters host fall banquet
The Dirigo Sports Boosters hosted the annual fall sports banquet. They sponsor the Frank Keegan Memorial Award for each sport. The coaches choose one athlete who has demonstrated excellent sportsmanship, outstanding effort and love for their sport. From left are award winners Lillie Williams, girls soccer; Alexa Varnum, field hockey;Wyatt Smith, golf; Blaine Wilkins, cross country; […]
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Justin Starbird: Back and playing ball
MECHANIC FALLS — Justin Starbird left the state three days after playing in the Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic football game for high school seniors vowing “never to return to Maine.” “You think you’ve got to fly the coop,” said Starbird, 36. “You’ve got to see what’s outside Maine.” He did. Then, seven years ago, […]
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Lewiston windsurfer finds balance on the water
NORTH LEEDS — It took Brook Begin 10 minutes. That was all she needed to get her balance, find her rhythm and take flight on a windsurfing board on Androscoggin Lake, some 30 minutes west of Augusta. The determined outdoorswoman was a quick study considering two-thirds of clients at Windsurfing-Maine end up in the water […]
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A year later, Maine running rivals still reliving dramatic Beach to Beacon finish
Rob Gomez has been celebrated for his unselfishness at last year’s TD Beach to Beacon 10K road race, and understandably so. Gomez helped fellow runner Jesse Orach to his feet and pushed him across the finish line, allowing Orach to win the title as the top Maine finisher. Race founder and Olympic gold medalist Joan […]
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PHOTOS: Red Claws bring game to Lewiston
Former Maine Red Claws player Malcolm Miller reacts with area kids during a drill Monday morning at the Lewiston Armory. He and other former players, volunteers and coaches were conducting the annual Maine Red Claws Summer Clinic sponsored by Dunkin’ Donuts that is free for 7-14-year-olds. Lewiston was the first of 5 one day clinics […]