Eastern Kentucky’s Nick Mayo shoots past the defense of Louisville’s Jaylen Johnson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., in 2016 (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley) Nick Mayo had a big decision to make. His junior season at Eastern Kentucky complete, with the Ohio Valley Conference tournament underway without the […]
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B North football quarterfinal: Lawrence goes old school, runs through Mt. Blue
Mt. Blue High School’s Caleb Haines (13) rushes for yards against Lawrence High School in the first quarter in Fairfield on Friday. (Michael G. Seamans/Morning Sentinel) FAIRFIELD — With Mt. Blue’s defense shutting down its team’s offense in the first half, the Lawrence coaching staff went old school. “They were doing a lot of adjusting […]
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Jackie Parent
HAVERHILL, Mass. — Jackie (Gaudet, Arsenault) Parent, age 81, of Rumford, daughter of Agape and Florence Arsenault, loving wife of Timothy Parent, passed away Saturday, Sept. 22, at High Pointe House in Haverhill, Mass., from kidney failure. Jackie had various jobs throughout the years, retiring from ITT Technologies in Lawrence, Mass. She moved back to Rumford […]
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Dozens of gas explosions north of Boston destroy homes, kill teenager
LAWRENCE, Mass. (AP) — A series of gas explosions an official described as “Armageddon” killed a teenager, injured at least 10 other people and ignited fires in at least 39 homes in three communities north of Boston, forcing entire neighborhoods to evacuate as crews scrambled to fight the flames and shut off the gas. Authorities […]
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H.S. football: Mt. Blue thrashes Lawrence in opener
Mt. Blue High School’s Caleb Haines (13) breaks through the Lawrence High School defensive line in Farmington on Friday. (Michael G. Seamans/Morning Sentinel) FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue senior fullback Randy Barker was in tears as he spoke after his team’s season-opening 34-13 win over Lawrence. “I don’t know what it means to the team, but […]
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Women's basketball: Fomer Lawrence standout Irving fitting in at Boston U.
Boston University’s Nia Irving, a former Lawrence High School standout, drives the lane during a home game for the Terriers. Irving has taken Boston basketball by storm. No, not that Irving. Nia Irving, a former Lawrence High School standout, has elevated her game at Boston University this season. The sophomore has risen to earning a […]
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Skowhegan blanks Lawrence to win B North football title
Skowhegan’s Cameron Barnes (83) evades a tackle by a Lawrence defender during the Class B North championship in Skowhegan on Friday. (Michael G. Seamans/Kennebec Journal) Lawrence High School quarterback Braden Ballatd (19) drops back to hand the ball off against Skowhegan during the Class B North championship in Skowhegan on Friday. (Michael G. Seamans/Kennebec Journal) […]
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Lawrence handles Mt. Blue in football clash
FAIRFIELD — After struggling offensively last week in a shutout loss at Marshwood, the Lawrence High School football team found its offense in a big way Friday night at Keyes Field. The senior running back duo of Isaiah Schooler and Tyler Larouche combined for 411 yards for the Bulldogs, who took a 54-22 win over […]
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H.S. Softball: Oxford Hills stops Lawrence in Class A North semifinals
Lawrence catcher Haley Holt and Oxford Hills pinch runner Brooke Carson tangle up after Carson scored on an errant throw to first base.Lauren Merrill winds up.Oxford Hills third baseman Kenzie Kahkonen gets ready.Oxford Hills’ pitcher Lauren Merrill, center, celebrates with battery mate Anna Piirainen and Kenzie Kahkonen after the win.Oxford Hills Hannah Kenney gets tagged […]
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HS Football: Lawrence holds off Mt. Blue
The Cougars made four incursions deep into Lawrence territory, but were stalled by either the Bulldogs’ defense or a turnover. Who knew that for three scoreless quarters, Lawrence’s lone touchdown in the opening minutes of the first quarter would stand up? The Bulldogs played tough defense and the Cougars couldn’t finish as Lawrence slipped away […]