SAM squirts SAM squirt White 15, MCSA Squirts 1 SAM’s Casey Paul, Logan Gove, Angelo Bird, Darien Jamison, Owen Doyle, Ethan Boardman, Camdyn Lasselle, and Sandor Doczy-Bordi all scored goals in SAM Squiret White’s 15-1 victory over MCSA Squirts. MCSA’s Owen Power scored the loan goal for his team. Assists went to SAM’s White Darien […]
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Youth Hockey
SAM Peewee Red 6, Titans Orange 1 Mike Eno scored four goals and Jon Zack and Davis Ballou chipped in with one each as SAM Peewee Red beat the Titants Orange, 6-1, in a youth hockey game. For the Titan Orange, Robbie Lussier scored a goal. Assists went to Peewee Red’s Keegan Choate and Lilly […]
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Maine youth get an early crack at deer
AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine youth are getting an early chance to bag a deer. Saturday is the special day where Maine youth from 10 to 16 years old get to go hunting a week before other Maine residents. Doug Rafferty from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries says they must be accompanied by an adult. […]
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LePage to visit group supporting dyslexic youth
AUGUSTA (AP) — Gov. Paul LePage will meet with members of an educational group that provides resources and tutoring for children with dyslexia. The Republican governor is expected to visit with Project D.E.B.U.N.K on Monday at Maine State Library. LePage has proclaimed October as Dyslexia Awareness Month. The group works to improve the lives of […]
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After abysmal attendance for past two months, the Maine Jump might shut down on Nov. 1
BANGOR — Barring a large uptick in business to finish the month, The Maine Jump will close its doors Nov. 1, according to owner Ryan Hatch, who attributes the potential shutdown to a nosedive in attendance this fall and poor management decisions. Maine Jump is an inflatable play place, featuring slides, climbing walls, obstacle courses […]
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Instructional league soccer registration starts Tuesday
FARMINGTON — Registration for the instructional soccer league for children in grades one through six will begin Tuesday, Sept. 3, at the Farmington Community Center. The Farmington Recreation Department’s 34th annual program will be directed by Niki Fulton-Greenlaw. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. Tuesday, and continue Wednesday, Sept. 4, and Thursday, Sept. 5. It […]
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Tough enough?: Youth sports safety depends on what, where the games are played
On August 19, high school students will fan out across fields all over the state for the first day of practice for the fall season. Taking the field with them will be coaches trained in basic first aid, CPR and concussion recognition, as required by the Maine Principals’ Association. As early as Aug. 10, the […]
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In youth sports, parents should ask questions
Parents have plenty to be concerned about when their children start playing organized sports. But youth advocates point out parents also have the right and obligation to get as much information they can on a league or team when they sign their kids up to play. Parents should never assume that all leagues, teams, sports […]