AUGUSTA — Another day, another frustrating loss for Pastime. Another day, another dominating performance from an opposing pitcher. But for Pastime Club, made up of players from Lewiston, Lisbon and Monmouth, and which entered the American Legion baseball state tournament a perfect 21-0, there won’t be another day. The Zone 2 champions lost their second […]
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Legionnaire honored on birthday
Douglas Clark, 97, right front, is honored by fellow members of Lisbon Post 158, American Legion, on his 97th birthday. Among the crowd attending are his daughter Sandi Bishop, front left, grandson Jasper Bishop, right rear, and granddaughter Alexceus Clark, left rear. Also attending was Clark’s close friend and caregiver, Marie Russell.
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William Gene Bickford
SOUTH PARIS — William Gene Bickford, 85, of Norway died Tuesday, July 10, following a brief illness. Gene, as he was known to family and friends, was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean War, only to return home and join the Maine State Police, following the example of his Uncle Gene Stevens. Following […]
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Proper retirement
Ed Perry, sergeant-at-arms of Rumford American Legion Post 24, lights an American flag during a disposal ceremony Saturday. At left: Elliot Richardson and Samantha Searles from Girl Scout Troop 910. The post collected and disposed of 3,675 retired flags. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal)
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Flashback, Jerry Joe performances among Post 153 July events
AUBURN — William J. Rogers Post 153, American Legion, has announced its July activities, which will be held at 71 South Main St. Members and guests are welcome. Music by Jerry Joe: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Fridays, July 13 and 27. Karaoke with DJ Jean Louis: 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays in July. Breakfast […]
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American Legion baseball: Pastime's Evan Cox tosses two-hitter against Augusta
AUGUSTA — Evan Cox pitched a complete game as Pastime Club defeated Augusta 6-1 in American Legion baseball action Thursday. Cox struck out eight batters and allowed only two hits and two walks in seven innings. Brock Belanger and Nick Lerette had three hits apiece and Hunter Landry had two for unbeaten Pastime (5-0). Belanger, […]
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Kenneth Hoyt
WOODSTOCK — Kenneth Hoyt passed away Sunday, July 1, at home with his wife, Alice, by his side, and surrounded by his loving family. He was the oldest son of Flora and Wayland Hoyt of Rumford Corner. After attending local schools, he began a 42-year career with the Oxford Paper Co. He also served for two […]
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American Legion baseball: Bessey Motors, Rogers Post split doubleheader
Rogers Post 153 baserunner Ben Cassidy slides into second for a stolen base as the throw was a little late getting to Bessey Motors’ Rodney Bean.(Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal) AUBURN — In a tale of two games, Bessey Motors won a shootout with Rogers Post, 8-6, then lost a pitchers’ duel by a score of 3-1. […]
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American Legion baseball: Augusta sneaks by Franklin County
FARMINGTON — Franklin County was poised to collect its second victory of the season, but walks and some miscues opened the door for Augusta to sneak away with 5-4 victory in an American Legion baseball game Monday night. “We get hurt a lot when we walk a lot of people,” Franklin County coach Kyle Gunzinger […]
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American Legion baseball: Pastime outhits Locke Mills
LEWISTON — Hunter Richardson had four hits to help Pastime win an offensive showdown against Locke Mills, 16-9, in American Legion baseball action Monday. Richardson had a triple, two doubles and a single. Pastime had six batters with two or more hits: Richardson, Brock Belanger, who had a double and a single, Hunter Landry, Evan […]