New Mt. Abram General Manager Dave Scanlan met with Greenwood selectmen Tuesday and updated them on plans to involve the community in the ski area’s activities. Scanlan is a co-founder of the international Mountain Riders Alliance organization, which earlier this year took over management of ski area operations at the Greenwood mountain. At the time […]
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Early winter weather a boon for local ski areas
Local ski hills and huge resorts alike are gearing up for a busy season as wintry weather arrives early in the state. Sunday River in Newry saw a 20 percent increase in the number of skiers and riders on its slopes during the Thanksgiving weekend from last year, according to spokesperson Darcy Morse. The mountain […]
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H.S. girls’ basketball: Back to practice
Monday was a day basketball coaches and players had circled on their calendars. Many of them have been counting down the days to the sound of basketballs hitting the hard court and shots swishing the twine. The first practices for basketball teams around the state were held Monday. It was a day of new beginnings […]
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Boys’ Soccer Quarterfinal: St. Dom’s staves off Mt. Abram
AUBURN — This year’s St. Dominic Academy boys’ soccer team hasn’t quite perfected the fine art of finishing scoring opportunities. Not like some of its championship predecessors, anyway. That’s OK. When you embrace possession and defense the way the Saints do, one goal is usually enough, as it was in Wednesday’s Western Class C quarterfinal […]
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High school roundup: Greyhounds edge Falcons in girls’ soccer
RUMFORD — Deliah Schneber snuck in front of the net and fired a short, clean shot with just two seconds left in the second overtime to give Lisbon a 2-1 victory over Mountain Valley. Kaitlyn Virgin tied the contest for Mountain Valley (3-10) early in the second frame. Veteran keeper Amy Sult made eight saves […]
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H.S boys’ soccer: Mt. Abram’s winning ways
WINTHROP — The wins keep coming for the Mt. Abram boys’ soccer team. The Roadrunners earned their fifth straight win Wednesday with a 7-2 victory over Winthrop. While the wins are adding up to a great season, the Heal Points aren’t. With a stacked Western C field and four unbeaten teams ahead of it, Mt. […]
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H.S. girls’ soccer: Lisbon wins fourth straight
LISBON FALLS — Most soccer coaches will preach long and hard about the five minutes. There’s the first five of any half and the five minutes after a goal is scored. Those are significant moments in any soccer game and how a team responds very well might make the difference. “We have a five-minute rule,” […]
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H.S. Roundup: Devils get by Vikings in boys’ soccer
PARIS — Abdi Hersi led a trio of players to register goals Wednesday as Lewiston hustled to a 3-0 victory over Oxford Hills in KVAC boy’s soccer action. Kwebena Akuffo-Anoff and Maslah Hassan also tallied for the Blue Devils (4-1) to complete the scoring. Austin Wing needed only two saves to notch the shutout. Jake […]
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High School Roundup: Eddies cage Bulldogs
AUBURN — Michael Hammond led a group of four players to tally goals Tuesday as Edward Little outgunned Lawrence 4-0 in another KVAC matchup. Seth Sterling, Jared Plourde and Brandon Binette also tallied for the Eddies to complete the scoring. Lew Jensen made 12 saves for Edward Little, while Zachary Alley turned aside 11 shots […]
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Preview 2013: Mt. Abram boys’ soccer
Coach: Mark Lopez (fourth year)Class: C Conference: MVCLast year’s record: 9-5-2, lost in Western C semifinals. Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Chris Daley (SK), Calum Dixon (MF), Sol Fast (FB), Arthur Ryan (FB), Colin McCarthey-Edwards (MF); Juniors —Tristin Dyar (G)Key losses: Jared Clukey (F), Jay Chenard (FB).Promising newcomers: Junior — Bryson Walker (SK); Sophomore — Court […]