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Dirigo High's October Student of the Month
The Dirigo High School faculty selected senior Ethan Couture as October’s Student of the Month. Couture has achieved excellence in the classroom, is a three-sport athlete and has earned the respect and smiles of his peers as “the hat man.” From left are Principal Lisa Twomey; Ella Couture, sister; Earl Couture, father; Ethan; Julie Couture, […]
Dirigo High announces classroom awards
These Dirigo High School students earned classroom awards for their efforts for the month of October. From left are Conner Averill, science; Abby Thibodeau, Spanish; Ethan Woods, English; Keegan Foreman, world issues; Regan Mathers, health; Jasmine Dixon, English 10; Hayden Adams, physical education; Will Hines, advanced U.S. history; Brandon Hussey, community service; Chandler Redmond, biology; […]
2018-19 Nordic skiing preview capsules
DIRIGO COUGARS Coach: Ann Speth Conference: MVC; Class: C Returning athletes: Seniors — Ethan Couture, Riley Dumont, Tori Averill; Juniors — Damien Nadeau, Adrianna Belskis; Sophomores — Jacob Gallant, Spencer Jacques.. Season outlook: The Cougars return all of their skiers from last year’s team. Those experienced skiers will be joined by 13 sophomores and freshmen […]
Local roundup: Keegan Davis' 24 points lead Mountain Valley over Richmond
RUMFORD — Keegan Davis poured in 20 points as Mountain Valley routed Richmond 87-50 in MVC boys’ basketball Monday. Will Bean added 15 and Taylor Pelletier scored 12 points for the Falcons (2-0). Caleb Densmore led the Bobcats (0-2) with 16 points. Boothbay 80, Lisbon 52 BOOTHBAY HARBOR — Steve Reny had 15 of his […]
Local roundup: Edward Little boys' hockey takes down Falmouth
FALMOUTH — Ben Lane Robichaud had back-to-back power play goals to close the second and open the third periods as Edward Little skated to a 6-2 victory over Falmouth in boys’ ice hockey action Saturday. The Red Eddies (1-0) rattled off three first-period goals, including freshman Wesley Clements’ first varsity goal. Edward Little led 4-0 […]
Local roundup: Winthrop girls' basketball holds off Lisbon
WINTHROP — Natalie Frost drained 11 points to lead Winthrop to a 43-41 victory over Lisbon in girls’ basketball action Friday evening. The Ramblers (1-0) got off to a strong start, leading 18-8 lead after the first quarter. Aaliyah WilsonFalcone chipped in nine points. Charlee Cox scored a game-high 12 points for the Greyhounds (0-1). […]
Class C girls' basketball preview: Monmouth, everyone else chasing Boothbay
Kaeti Butterfield of Monmouth Academy grabs a pass over Kathryn Ross of Winthrop High School in Monmouth last season. (Daryn Slover/Sun Journal) The past few years, Boothbay and Monmouth have been setting the standard in Class C South. The Mustangs emerged the past few season as region champions and then went on to win back-to-back […]
2018-19 girls' basketball preview capsules
BUCKFIELD BUCKS Coach: Ryan Wilkins (fifth year) Conference: East-West; Class: C Last year’s results: 1-17. Returning athletes: Senior — Hannah Shields; Juniors — Deja Bennett, Katy Henderson, Karen McNeil; Sophomore — Siana Jacobs. Promising newcomers: Senior — Soyoung Park; Juniors — Molly Bourget, Josephine Replogle; Sophomores — Cassidy Lowell, Shyloe Morgan; Freshmen — Kailie Bernard, […]
Class C South boys’ basketball preview: Ramblers poised for another tournament ride
Andrew Shaw of Spruce Mountain gets a piece of Cam Wood of Winthrop last season in Jay. (Daryn Slover/Sun Journal) In a decade that began with a Dirigo dynasty, Class C South has evolved into one of the most competitive regions in the state over the last six years. Five different teams have won the […]