PARIS — American Legion playoff games in Maine go a full nine innings. Those two extra innings did not phase Bessey Motors lefty Blake Slicer, who threw a six-hit, complete-game shutout to beat Locke Mills 4-0 in the first round of the Zone 2 baseball tournament. “We played well defensively and had a hell of […]
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Legion baseball: Pastime walks off past Rogers Post in doubleheader
After coasting to a 6-2 win in the opener, Pastime (15-0) had to bite its nails for a 9-8 victory for the sweep. Walks were the story from start to finish. In the opener, Rogers Post (12-3) starting pitchers Damien St. Pierre issued four free passes in a three-run first inning. Two of the walks […]
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Legion state convention honors state citizens
BANGOR — The American Legion Department of Maine held its annual state convention June 17 to 19. Led by State Commander Ronald Rainfrette of Lincolnville, a good representation of members from across the state were in attendance, including Legionnaires, members of the Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion and American Legion Riders. After the grand […]
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American Legion baseball: Pastime holds off Highland Green
“We talk to the kids and tell them we can beat anyone in the zone, but we can also lose to everyone in the zone,” Pastime head coach Jake Brown said. Moving to 9-0 on the season, Pastime squeaked out a 5-3 victory at home against Highland Green (2-6), one that could have gotten away […]
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Legion baseball: Jensen shuts down Locke Mills
Rogers pitcher Llewellyn Jensen threw three scoreless innings of three-hit ball. Brandon Varney followed and closed out the last four in shutout fashion, allowing just one hit en route to a 3-0 win over Locke Mills “I thought it was a nice bounce back game for the guys,” Rogers coach Dave Jordan said. “We played […]
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American Legion baseball: Pastime slugs Rogers Post to remain unbeaten
Against Rogers Post on Tuesday night, they got on 23 times. Of those 23, 11 came across the plate to score, leading Pastime to an 11-1 win in six innings over rival Rogers Post. Pitcher Kyle Bourget helped lead the way for Pastime, giving up just one run on four hits while striking out seven. […]
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Paul R. Vallee
1930 – 2016 TOGUS — Paul Rene Vallee passed away on Sunday, March 20, at the VA Hospital in Togus. He was born in Lewiston on April 1, 1930, the son of Semi Rodrigue and Rhenda Leda (Vallee) Therrien Preo. He was raised in foster homes although his family consisted of 14 children, 10 brothers […]
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Michael A. McArthur
1959 – 2016 CARTHAGE — Michael A. McArthur, 56, died at his residence in Carthage on Saturday, Jan. 2. He was born Dec. 8, 1959 in Stuttgart, Germany, the son of James and Ingrid (Mast) McArthur, and was a graduate of Rumford High School. Michael had been employed as an iron worker for many years […]
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Donald M. Knapp
1931 – 2015 NORWAY — Donald M. Knapp, 84, of Franklin Street, Rumford, died Monday, Nov. 2, at Stephens Memorial Hospital, Norway. He was a resident of Franklin Street in Rumford. He was born in Nashua, N.H., on April 24, 1931, the son of Elwin and Gertrude (Lavallee) Knapp and attended schools in Byron and […]
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Laurier ‘Larry’ H. Maheux
1948 – 2015 LIVERMORE FALLS — Laurier “Larry” H. Maheux, 67, a resident of Livermore Falls, passed away early Thursday morning, Oct. 22, at his residence, following a lingering illness. He was born Aug. 20, 1948, in Lewiston, the son of Laurier and Blanche (Bonin) Maheux. He was a 1966 graduate of Edward Little High […]