Yale University co-defensive coordinator Jordan Stevens speaks with a player during a game. The Mt. Blue graduate and University of Maine standout coaches the Bulldogs’ linebackers. (Yale University photo) Football is what makes Jordan Stevens tick, and following his playing days, he found another passion to keep him in the game – coaching. After giving the […]
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Female coaches making inroads coaching boys’ high school teams
YORK — During a recent junior varsity football game, a York receiver who had two passes slip from his grasp approached his coach and apologized. Lynzi Pacitti smiled broadly and reassured the teen-aged boy. She told him he understood what he did wrong and would correct it the next time the ball came his way. […]
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Ralph E. Conant
TURNER — Ralph Elton Conant, 77 of Turner passed away peacefully Wednesday, Sept. 12, at his home. Ralph was born July 17, 1941, son of John Carleton and Gladys Conant of Canton. He graduated from Canton High School, Class of 1959 and served as president of his class. He played basketball all four years and was […]
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Timothy J. Fahey Sr.
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. — Timothy James Fahey Sr. was an incredible man. He was called home to his heavenly father on March 12, at age 70, in his home located in Jacksonville, N.C. Tim was born in Lewiston on July 5, 1947, the son of Dr. William E. Fahey and Beatrice C. Fahey. He attended Wallace Elementary, […]
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Richard T. Ames
Auburn — Richard T. Ames, 86, passed away Saturday, May 5, in Auburn. He was born in Auburn on Dec. 18, 1931, the son of the late Thomas and Isabelle (Monachan) Ames. He was educated at Auburn schools and on Jan. 3, 1953, he married Donna May Kilby. Rick was a U.S. Army veteran and, […]
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Galen I. Veayo Jr.
SOUTH PARIS — Galen I. Veayo Jr., 84, passed peacefully into eternal life on Thursday, Feb. 8, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on Oct. 25, 1933, in Houlton to the late Galen and Mary Veayo and was married 57 years to the late Pauline Limoges Veayo. Galen “Spike” is survived […]
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Robert C. Cutter Jr.
LEWISTON — Robert C. Cutter Jr., 82, fondly known as “Cutter,” died Wednesday, Oct. 18, at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, surrounded by his family. He was born in Nashua, N.H., on Aug. 9, 1935, to Robert Charles Cutter Sr. and Eleanor (Gleason) Cutter. “Cutter” earned his bachelor’s degree in education from Keene Teachers College […]
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In the Crease: To my daughters — I love you, but I will not make excuses for you
With the resignation of one of the more storied coaches in Maine basketball history, ostensibly for personal reasons (though we all know better), I wanted to make sure my twin 2-year-old daughters were clear on a few things going forward. Dear Emma and Erin, I love you more than you will ever know. I’ve loved […]
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Capable coaching: Despite disabilities, coaches continue to thrive
The best coaches make adjustments. Something suddenly goes wrong. Unforeseen circumstances alter the game plan and force an alternative strategy. Sometimes, it takes a couple of tries to get it right — extra effort here, hard work there — and the coach needs to have an unrelenting attitude. Matt Clark knows all about that. He’s […]