Fort Kent’s Austin Theriault took advantage of two last-lap incidents to claim his series-leading fourth win of the ARCA Racing Series on Sunday over the 4-mile Road America road course in Plymouth, Wisconsin. Austin Cindric and Dalton Sargeant each led on the last lap only to be involved in incidents that allowed Theriault to take […]
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Auto Racing: Fort Kent’s Theriault lands Xfinity Series two-race deal
He will also run the Ticket Galaxy 200 at Phoenix International Speedway the following Saturday, Nov. 12. Theriault has run four previous Xfinity Series races, including three with JR Motorsports (Dale Earnhardt Jr.) in 2014. He posted finishes of 15th (Iowa Speedway), 21st (New Hampshire Motor Speedway) and 18th (Kentucky Speedway). In September, he landed […]
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Theriault approved as full-time Mexico firefighter
MEXICO — The Board of Selectmen approved Lt. Jamee Theriault as a full-time firefighter Tuesday night. Theriault was recommended by Chief Gary Wentzell to fill the position held by Marc Mayo who is retiring Nov. 5. Wentzell said there were two applicants for the position. He selected Theriault, who has volunteered with the department since […]
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Theriault lays foundation for Internship program
Fort Kent native Austin Theriault has a lot on his plate these days. After running part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity and Camping World Truck Series the past two years, he’s driving full-time for Hattori Racing Enterprises in 2016 chasing a championship in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East. Yet despite the demands of his job, […]
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The Hot Corner: Sox future, Theriault crash, Fleming commitment all on menu
October has arrived. Time to enjoy some comfort food and fatten up for the impending, endless winter. With that in mind, three square meals, inspired by weekend leftovers, for your rumination and (in)digestion: • There is a growing fan frenzy for the Boston Red Sox to cut ties with ailing manager John Farrell and remove […]
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Maine committee approves bill on fireworks litter
AUGUSTA — Failing to clean up the debris after a private fireworks show could more easily result in a littering fine if a bill approved by the Legislature’s Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee is passed. The measure specifically adds fireworks debris to the state’s littering laws, but the committee rejected a handful of other […]
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Hope Association, Rotarians host breakfast, craft fair
RUMFORD — The Hope Association will host a pancake breakfast and craft fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, as part of the River Valley Rotary Club’s Oktoberfest celebration. Hope Association employee Sally Theriault said the proceeds will be split between the two groups. “The Rotary Club uses their half of the […]
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Spruce Mountain football: Phoenix adjust to life as favorite
LIVERMORE FALLS — Walter Polky knows plenty about being on a high school football team facing exorbitant expectations. As a senior at Winthrop High School, Polky was heart and soul of the defense for a Ramblers’ team that entered 2000 celebrated far and wide as the team to beat in Class C. Led at quarterback […]
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The Hot Corner: It’s Theriault’s turn at 250
I’m the target of much abuse about my Oxford 250 forecast over the years. If I fail miserably, which was mostly the case from 1990 to 2007, I look like a fool. If I hit the winner four consecutive years, instead of being hailed as Nostradamus and Confucius in a blender, I hear that picking […]
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Man captured after killing of girlfriend appears in court
PRESQUE ISLE — A Maine man who hid in the woods for a week after the fatal shooting of his girlfriend has made his first appearance in court. Jesse Marquis, who is being held at Aroostook County Jail, was arraigned via video conference call at the district court in Presque Isle on Monday. The judge […]