Cony/Monmouth/Hall-Dale Rams Coach: Shawn Johnson (first year as head coach) Class: A North Last year’s results: 8-9-2, lost in regional quarterfinals. Returning athletes: Seniors — Reed Hopkins (F), Joey Arps (D), Michael Boivin (F), Connor Albison (F); Juniors — Sam McFarlane (D), Mike Crochere (G), Zach Whitney (D), Caleb MacFarland (D), Collin Osborne (F); Sophomores — Tyrell […]
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High school cheering: Umberhind and Dulac trade in their football pads for pompoms
MONMOUTH — Monmouth Academy freshman Jacob Umberhind wanted to stay in shape this winter and continue to work on his strength for next year’s football season. A two-way lineman for the Winthrop/Monmouth co-op team, Umberhind wasn’t interested in basketball or wrestling — two of the three sports Monmouth offers for boys during the winter as their […]
2018-19 High school wrestling preview capsules
DIRIGO COUGARS Coach: Dana Whittemore and Gunnar Bradbury (second year) Conference: MVC; Class: B Last year’s results: Fourth Mid-State, fifth Class B South, seventh Class B. Returning athletes: Seniors — David Pelletier, Nolan Degroot; Sophomores — Blaine Wilkins, Owen Libby, Chase Nelson, Colton Carlow. Key losses: Jon Wainwright, Dalton Berry. Promising newcomers: Senior — Wyatt Lufkin; Sophomore — Jason Beaucage; […]
Local roundup: Landry, Dube lead Lewiston girls' hockey in rout of Mt. Ararat/Morse
LEWISTON — Gemma Landry and Brie Dube recorded hat tricks Wednesday to propel Lewiston/Monmouth/Oak Hill (2-0) to an 11-0 girls’ hockey win over Mt. Ararat/Morse (0-2) on Wednesday. The Blue Devils (2-0) scored four goals in the first and third periods and three in second. Katie Lemieux and Madison Conley each had two goals, and […]
'Stuff the Bus' food drive set for Saturday
MONMOUTH — Monmouth Middle School is holding the annual Stuff the Bus community food drive Saturday. All food donated to the “bus” goes to local families who are in need over the holidays. From 9 to 11 a.m., MMS students will be at the Cumston Hall on Main Street to accept food. Items of need […]
Jaryd Bates graduates basic military training
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, TEXAS — U.S. Air Force Airman Jaryd M. Bates graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who […]
2018-19 Sun Journal girls' hockey preview capsules
Edward Little/Leavitt/Poland Red Hornets Coach: Dana Berube (second year) Region: North Last year’s results: 4-14-1 (lost in regional quarterfinals). Returning athletes: Seniors — Taylor Cailler (F), Brianna Doucette (F), Madison Cote (F); Juniors — Miranda Guimond (G), Isabel Berube (F), Cassady Bussiere (D), Rebecca Raby (F); Sophomores — Caroline Tracy (F), Jillian Bergeron (D), Abbie Kane (D/F). Key […]
Girls' basketball: Monmouth moving forward after being stunned by sudden coaching change
Monmouth girls’ basketball players warm up at the start of the first practice of the season Monday evening. (Drew Bonifant/Kennebec Journal) MONMOUTH — It was the start of a new season for the Monmouth Academy girls’ basketball team. And a new era. The Mustangs gathered Monday evening for their first practice of the season, and […]
Auditions to be held for Monmouth Community Players' children's show
MONMOUTH — The Monmouth Community Players will hold auditions for its first ever kids’ show. Auditions will take place from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, and from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, at Cumston Hall. The shows will take place Feb. 23 and 24, 2019. The show will be free to the […]
Girls’ basketball: Scott Wing let go as Monmouth coach after back-to-back state titles
Monmouth girls’ basketball coach Scott Wing reacts during a Class C South semifinal game at the Augusta Civic Center in February. Wing has been let go as the Mustangs’ coach after leading them to the past two Class C state championships. (Kennebec Journal file photo) Monmouth Academy has dismissed Scott Wing as head coach of […]