PORTLAND — Many of the 4,875 in attendance for Thursday night’s Portland Sea Dogs game left after the seventh inning, when Brock Holt struck out in his fourth plate appearance of the night. Jeremy Barfield and the Sea Dogs rewarded the faithful who stuck it out to the end with a walk-off grand slam and […]
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H.S. Football: Pratt, Pratt-Holt prove no game out of reach for Mt. Blue
Nor do they speak loudly or with a hyper-caffeinated level of excitement, a refreshing character trait that probably explains their penchant for comebacks that get other hearts racing and lungs screaming. Pratt and Pratt-Holt delivered the Cougars’ latest last-minute heroics with a 10-yard touchdown catch to seal a 35-34 Class B North quarterfinal win over […]
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2015 Mt. Blue football preview
Coach: Jim Aylward (second year) Conference: North Class: B Last year’s record: 4-5, lost in Class B East quarterfinals Returning players: Seniors — Ryan Pratt (QB), Nate Pratt-Holt (WR/DB), Alex Gilbert (RB/DB), Will Gunter (T/DT), Isaac Collins (TE/DE), Zach Meader (FB/LB), Christian Whitney (RB/DB), Cody Gould (G); Junior — Caleb Hall (FB/LB), Brandon Durrell (G/DT). […]
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Mt. Blue football: Senior athletes give Cougars ample options in ‘B’ North
Yes, it’s true that the Cougars lay claim to the breadth of linemen and depth of backs that coach Jim Aylward, now in his second season, favored while winning four state championships at Mountain Valley. You don’t look the proverbial gifted horse in the mouth, however, and Aylward knows he has a prized pony in […]
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NBC suspends anchor Brian Williams for 6 months without pay
NEW YORK (AP) — NBC announced Tuesday that it is suspending Brian Williams as “Nightly News” anchor and managing editor for six months without pay for misleading the public about his experiences covering the Iraq War. NBC chief executive Steve Burke said Williams’ actions were inexcusable and jeopardized the trust he has built up with […]
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Some residents criticize Norway’s new pedestrian lights
NORWAY — A move to make Main Street pedestrian-safe by installing solar-activated pedestrian lights has not been wholly endorsed by some who think the poles are unattractive, officials said. “There is always a push and pull between beauty and practicality that someone smarter than me can solve,” Town Manager David Holt said of the three […]
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Norway gets new solar-powered pedestrian signals
NORWAY — The downtown area will soon have solar-powered pedestrian crosswalk lights in two areas. Town Manager David Holt said the units are being installed at the intersection of Cottage and Main streets and Paris and Main streets by the Rowe Elementary School. The Department of Transportation provided Norway with the solar-powered pedestrian crossing safety […]
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Norway mother heads campaign for school supplies
NORWAY — An effort is underway to ensure that Norway children return to school in two weeks with all the supplies they need. “Every year since I have became General Assistance administrator, I receive calls from parents about this time of year, wanting to know if there are any programs which help with the cost […]
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Norway woman to circle petition to ban fireworks
NORWAY — A local woman announced at Thursday evening’s selectmen meeting that she intends to circulate a petition to force a vote banning fireworks displays in town. Nancy Hohmann said she will ask residents to ban fireworks outright rather than restrict their use. Hohmann, who submitted a letter urging the town to enact a ban, […]