Winning three consecutive regional titles, while no cinch, has been far from impossible in Class C this century. Three teams — St. Dom’s, Calais and George Stevens Academy — have all turned the trick within the last dozen years. Winning three state titles in a row is a different story. No team has ever done […]
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Telstar boys’ track and field preview
Coaches: Dave Leclerc (12th year) and Dan Crooker (eighth year) Last year’s results: Fourth in MVC, eighth in Class C. Returning letter winners: Seniors — Josef Holt-Andrews (distance), Bronson Dean (distance); Juniors — Maverick Griffin (middle distance), Austin Ryerson (middle distance), Greg Wheeler (distance). Key loss: Will Lyman. Promising newcomers: Freshmen — Avry Griffin (sprints, […]
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Telstar girls’ track and field preview
Coaches: Dave Leclerc (12th year) and Dan Crooker (eighth year) Last year’s results: 10th in MVC, 25th in state Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Casey Blaszczak (400), Savanna Patenaude (200, hurdles, high jump); Juniors — Nisrini Hamdi (high jump), Gabi Stone (distances); Sophomore — Caitlyn Brown (distance) Key losses: None. Promising newcomer: Freshman — India Orino […]
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Telstar FBLA largest in state
The Future Business Leaders of America from Telstar High School participated in the Maine State Leadership Conference in South Portland in March. Out of the 71 members currently in F.B.L.A 51 students were able to attended this leadership event. The group’s membership has doubled this school year because of an Activity block added to the […]
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Number of snow days about normal
RUMFORD — Winter snows have been deep, but the number of snow days taken at SAD 44 and RSU 10 are for the most part within what was expected. RSU 10 Superintendent Craig King said six days had been taken by the end of March, which he said was about average for Western Maine, which […]
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Sumo wrestling at Telstar Saturday
Sumo wrestling comes to Telstar High School Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. A fundraiser for the THS Softball Team, the event features district staff, football and baseball players, and a mystery player dressed in suits to resemble sumo wrestlers. Other offerings during the evening include speed gun competition, duck competition, 50/50 and other raffles, […]
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Class C Alpine Skiing Championships: Mountain Valley girls take state title
NEWRY — On a day when falls, missed gates and other bizarre incidents were the rule, the Mountain Valley girls’ ski team had almost no margin for error. Turns out they didn’t need any. The Falcons soared to the Class C girls’ alpine ski championship at Sunday River, cruising to victory over defending champion Fort […]
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SAD 44 approves engineering study for energy-saving project
BETHEL — The SAD 44 board Monday approved of an engineering study of Telstar Regional Middle/High School and Crescent Park Elementary in preparation for a potential energy-saving project. Superintendent David Murphy said Honeywell, of southern Maine, has done an energy audit of the two buildings. The engineering study is the next phase in changing from […]
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Correction: SAD 44 loan, funds paid for project
BETHEL — A story about improvements at Telstar Regional Middle/High School published Thursday on Page B1 of the Oxford Hills edition and Page B3 of the River Valley edition should have said the project was funded by a low-interest loan and SAD 44 capital funds. It was an editing error.
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Telstar High School considering mascot change
BETHEL — Some students and staff members at Telstar Regional High School believe it’s time to change the school’s mascot from Yosemite Sam, the symbol used for the past 40 or so years. “It’s a good idea. We’re due for a change,” sophomore class President John Walker said. “I think a new mascot would be […]