Some of the members of the Leavitt golf team pose for a photo prior to a recent practice at Turner Highlands. From left to right, front; Brice Merrill, Morghan Dutil, Coach Harry Haylock, Ruby Haylock and Connor Wells. Back, left to right, Eli Lind, Steven Parshall and Lucas Mortensen. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal) Monmouth golf team […]
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2018 High School Golf Preview Capsules
Dirigo Cougars Coach: Butch Mckenna (second year) Class: C; Conference: MVC Last year’s results: 10-0 in regular season; won MVC championship, fifth at state championships). Returning players: Seniors —Sam Holmes, Chandler Redmond, Wyatt Lufkin, Nolan Degroot; Sophomore — Sam Skibitsky Key losses: Jacob Gaudin. Promising newcomers: Senior — Nate Child; Sophomore — Jacob Chow; Freshmen — […]
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2018 Girls' Soccer Preview Capsules
Buckfield Bucks Coach: Larry Thornton (fourth year) Class: D South; Conference: East-West Last year’s results: 7-6-2, lost in D South quarterfinals. Returning athletes: Seniors — Maggie Bragg, Julia Dow, Hannah Shields; Juniors — Deja Bennett, Molly Bourget, Katy Henderson, Karen McNeil, Kristen Patenaude, Chloe Warren; Sophomores — Caralee Coburn, Kylie Carrier, Siana Jacobs, Cara Merrill, […]
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Boys’ soccer preview: Ashton mounting a comeback for Monmouth
Nate Ashton, a Monmouth Academy senior, is back on the pitch after breaking his leg last season. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) MONMOUTH — Everything was looking good for Nate Ashton and the Monmouth boys’ soccer team. Then Ashton’s season came to a crashing halt. A collision with an opposing goalie early in the 2017 season put […]
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2018 Boys Soccer Preview Capsules
Buckfield Bucks Coach: Kyle Rines (seventh year) Class: D South; Conference: East-West Last year’s results: 15-2, lost in D South regional final. Returning athletes: Seniors — Noah Wiley (F), Dylan Harvey (F), Cole Merrill (D), Jacob Toomey (M), Abram Cormier (D), Hunter White (F), Corey Umstead (D); Juniors — Dan Perry (D), Caleb Chabe (M), […]
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Second annual What's Next Fest at TAM
MONMOUTH — Theater at Monmouth’s “Roar! Year of the Woman” season closes Sunday, Aug. 19, but TAM’s not done yet. As the curtain falls on the summer season of classic plays, TAM will be right back at it with the second annual What’s Next Fest: Making Old Things New and New Things Classic. Every night […]
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Jean L. Jacques
LEWISTON — Jean L. Jacques, 88, of Monmouth passed away Tuesday, July 31, at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, with his loving family by his side. Jean was born Jan. 14, 1930, in St.-Francois de Beauce, Quebec. He was a son of the late Arthur and Valerie (Lachance) Jacques. Jean grew up in Canada, and […]
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Farmers compete at the Monmouth Fair
Stephanie Wright holds her 8-month-old son, Cameron, as daughters Kendal, 6, left and Kerigan, 3, watch the Farmers’ Pull at the Monmouth Fair on Thursday morning. To watch a video from the morning’s activities, visit sunjournal.com. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal) Paul Cox of South Woodstock drives his oxen, Buster and Bill, during the Farmers’ Pull on […]
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Monmouth Fair kicks off four-day run Wednesday
MONMOUTH — For the 108th straight year, residents and visitors Wednesday will file into the Monmouth Fairgrounds on Academy Road for the annual Monmouth Fair. Organizers said the event, which relies on local volunteers, will stay true to its agricultural roots but also offer carnival rides and truck pulls. Phil Butterfield, president of the Cochnewagon Agricultural […]
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Monmouth Fair to start Wednesday
MONMOUTH — The Monmouth Fair will run this week from Wednesday through Saturday, Aug. 1 to 4, at the Monmouth Fairgrounds, 79 Academy Road. This is a small, family-oriented agricultural fair with midway, animal exhibits, crafts and animal pull events. Major events will include live music, 4-H events and exhibits, horse and ox pulling and […]