That competitive nature, and a passion for athletics, runs through the Bang family and serves as a cohesive bond — just like their unconditional love for each other. Some families spend a vacation touring historic sites or basking in the sun at the beach, but the Bang family enjoys exerting itself on holiday. So they […]
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TD Beach to Beacon: Stephen Kosgei Kibet, Wude Ayalew win 18th annual race
CAPE ELIZABETH — Two of the most celebrated runners-up in the history of the TD Beach to Beacon 10-kilometer road race finally broke through Saturday morning. Stephen Kosgei Kibet of Kenya pulled away in the men’s race, while Wude Ayalew of Ethiopia used a strong finishing kick to claim top honors in the women’s division. […]
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TD Beach to Beacon: Elite field takes hits, but still a world-class event
CAPE ELIZABETH — Tragedy and tired legs took a substantial toll at the top of the elite running roster in the week leading up the 18th TD Beach to Beacon 10K road race. Nothing will be different to the naked eye, however, when the crush of competitors leaves the starting line near Crescent Beach State Park on […]
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Farmington’s Summer Fest set for Saturday
FARMINGTON — Summer Fest has received a shot of revived energy with volunteers from the community at large, pitching in for a full day of activities. With the start of the farmers market at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 25, on Broadway, to an evening concert at 8 p.m. in Meetinghouse Park, the day is packed […]
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Emily’s Run to be held Sunday
AUBURN — Race two of this year’s Greater L-A Triple Crown 5K Series will be held Sunday, July 19. Emily’s Run will kick off at 8:30 a.m. Event-day registration is $25. The 5K course, which begins and ends at Edward Little High School in Auburn, is considered moderately hilly. Runners will leave the high school, […]
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Local roundup: Dunn finishes second at national title race
GREENSBORO N.C. — Spencer Dunn, a junior at Edward Little High School, had another strong showing at New Balance Nationals Outdoor Track and Field Championships at North Carolina A&T University this past weekend. The defending one-mile race walk champion finished second on Friday with a time of 7:09.89. Cameron Haught of Enon, Ohio won the […]
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Lewiston-Auburn half marathon can’t compete with S. Portland Color Run
LEWISTON — A popular Lewiston-Auburn half-marathon will get bumped this year, postponed to 2016 by a bigger South Portland running event. Rachel Desgrosseilliers, executive director of Museum L-A, said organizers had started promoting the 2015 Bands on the Run Half Marathon & 5K, scheduled for June 28. “Last year, they had a big Color Run […]
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‘It takes everyone’: Sugarloaf volunteers and staff manage big races
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Bruce Miles knows the saying, “It takes a village,” might be a little worn out these days, but Friday he could think of no other way to describe the behind-the-scenes efforts that go into putting on a world-class ski race. Miles, a member of the Sugarloaf Ski Club, and 90 other club […]
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Second Black Mountain snowmobile hill climb scheduled for Jan. 23
RUMFORD — Black Mountain Ski Resort is holding its second snowmobile hill climb of the season from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23. The ski resort held its first hill climb of the season on Dec. 13, which attracted more than 125 snowmobile riders. General Manager Jim Carter said that the snowmobile hill climb […]
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Mitchell endorses Mike Michaud in Maine governor’s race
PORTLAND — George Mitchell, a former U.S. Senate majority leader from Maine, has released a new video endorsing Mike Michaud, the Democratic candidate for governor. Mitchell, a Democrat, is the second former U.S. Senator to add their voice to the governor’s race. Former U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe, a Republican, endorsed Republican Gov. Paul LePage on […]