NEWTON, Mass. – Julius Williams ran for two touchdowns and 200 yards to lead Husson University to a 16-12 college football win over Mount Ida College Saturday. Husson’s Eagles nursed a 3-0 lead (on a Darren Gauthier 32-yard field goal) for three quarters before both… Read More
BANGOR – The John Bapst Crusaders were known more for their explosive offense during the first four weeks of the LTC football season. But defense came to the forefront in Week 5, as John Bapst took a shutout into the final half-minute of play before… Read More
ORONO – With Orono High’s football field slightly resembling a mud pit, Friday’s LTC battle between Stearns of Millinocket and the Red Riots was no doubt going to be won in the trenches. It turns out the difference in this one was a touchdown reception… Read More
The battle for playing time begins tonight when the University of Maine men’s hockey team holds its Blue-White intra-squad game beginning at 7 at Alfond Arena. The Black Bears will play two, 25-minute halves rather than the usual three, 20-minute periods and then there will… Read More
SKOWHEGAN – Early in the season, the Skowhegan High football team switched from its tightly knit double-wing offense to a similarly compact power-I formation featuring senior tailback Billy Clark and senior fullback Cody Vigue. The results have been most impressive. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define… Read More
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LINCOLN – Brady Vose carried 12 times for 131 yards, including a 14-yard touchdown, to help the Mattanawcook Academy Lynx defeat the Dexter Tigers 34-0 in high school football action Friday night. Mattanawcook Academy, which piled up 232 rushing yards, scored twice in the third… Read More
ORONO – The University of Maine women charged out to a 3-1 lead after two periods and held on to defeat the University of North Dakota 3-2 in their ice hockey season opener Friday. Lexie Hoffmeyer and Jenna Ouellette scored first-period goals for the 1-0… Read More
HERMON – Sabrina Sharrow and Molly Cyr each scored a goal to help the Foxcroft Academy Ponies beat the Hermon Hawks 2-0 Friday in high school field hockey action. Mariah Arno recorded two assists for the 8-2 Ponies and Kelsey Boss also provided an assist. Read More
HAMPDEN – A pair of 100-yard rushing efforts by Leavitt trumped Hampden Academy’s 200-yard passing performance and the Hornets of Turner remained unbeaten with a 37-21 victory. In all, the 5-0 Hornets rushed for 375 yards on 48 carries – an average of 7.8 yards… Read More
Husson University of Bangor and Maine Maritime Academy of Castine both will look to get over the .500 mark for the season when they hit the road for Saturday football contests in Massachusetts. Colby, Bates and Bowdoin are all in action, while the University of… Read More
All told, many of the most interesting hunting stories make no mention of shooting. While some of the recounts are dramatic – such as the late Dr. Carl Ruhlin’s golden retriever, Penny, being attacked by a bald eagle while fetching a duck – others are amusing. Like the… Read More
When October rolls around, many Maine outdoors enthusiasts forget all about lakes, ponds and streams and start foraging for shotgun shells and orange caps. Make no mistake, ruffed grouse hunters are out and about – their season started Wednesday – but that doesn’t mean there’s… Read More
Alexandra McLain, a Bowdoin College sophomore from Stockton Springs, recently finished second in the U.S. Surfski Championships in San Francisco. Only an Olympian from South Africa topped McLain in the championships, held Sept. 20-21, which means McLain is the fastest American female Surfski paddler. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
WISCASSET – The Pro All-Stars Series’ Super Late Model Northern Division and Modified points championships will be decided today at Wiscasset Raceway in the Fall Brawl Weekend. There will also be racing Sunday, with hefty paydays, at Wiscasset for the weekly racers. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
Climbing Katahdin on a Monday morning a couple of weeks ago I was struck with this thought. I really love this mountain. I was on the Helon, (pronounced “heel on”), Taylor trail and it was a perfect autumn day. It was the autumnal equinox, in… Read More
ORONO – With a slippery field causing the ball to skip, fullbacks and goalkeepers in Wednesday’s America East women’s soccer game between the University of Maine and Albany were under a lot of pressure. The potential was there for a high-scoring affair. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
When Paul Soucy became Hermon High’s athletic administrator in 2002, one of his early priorities was to identify sports-related needs at the steadily growing school. What he has discovered since then is an abundance of community spirit that is steadily turning that wish list into… Read More
The Skowhegan High football team spoiled Cony of Augusta’s homecoming in emphatic fashion last Friday night, overpowering the Rams 36-7. This Friday night, a different school of Rams – from Bangor – would like nothing better than to put a damper on Skowhegan’s homecoming as… Read More
Husson University’s golf program is off to its best start in program history, as the Eagles have won their first seven tournaments this fall. This weekend, Husson will host the Husson Invitational at Penobscot Valley Country Club in Orono. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
WATERVILLE – Eric Walton knocked in two goals while James Gorneau and Keegan Curtin teamed up for three saves as Thomas College blanked Unity 5-0 in men’s soccer action Thursday. Scott Stratton, Tyler Hansen and Bryan Connell each added goals for the Terriers. Tyler Hansen,… Read More
ELLSWORTH – Morgan Chasse scored the game’s only goal with 38:43 remaining in regulation off a Brittany Williams assist to give John Bapst of Bangor a crucial 1-0 Class B schoolgirl soccer win over Ellsworth on Thursday. Laura Jordan turned away four of five shots… Read More
MAINE vs. NORTH DAKOTA Time, site: Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 2 p.m., Alfond Arena, Orono googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var i = 0; i < slot_sizes.length; i++) { if (isMobileDevice())… Read More
For moose hunters, the opening week of Maine’s split-session season can offer significant opportunities. It can also present serious obstacles that must be overcome. When it comes time to lure a big-bodied moose out of his shady lair, those September hunters sometimes find themselves at… Read More
BANGOR – Jeff Wren was very pleased with his Husson University women’s swim team after one of its first practices last week. “We worked a dry land set today which was every bit as good as any other groups’ with which I have worked,” said… Read More
Most cross country runners are introduced to the racing distance of 3.1 miles at the high school level. Jennie Lucy, however, got her baptism to the 5-kilometer distance in college, competing for a Division I program no less. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var… Read More
ORONO – So who is the leading returning scorer for the University of Maine’s hockey team? Technically, it is senior defenseman and co-captain Simon Danis-Pepin, who had four goals and eight assists for 12 points in 34 games. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var… Read More
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SOMERSET, Mass. – Former Bangor American Legion baseball star Josh Pressley has been named the independent Atlantic League player of the year for 2008. The 28-year-old first baseman and designated hitter won the minor league’s batting title with a .354 average and also led the… Read More
HERMON – Olivia Gardner, Katie Eastman and Cally Mountain each netted a goal in the last six minutes of play to lift the unbeaten Dexter Tigers to a 4-0 high school field hockey win over the Hermon Hawks Wednesday. Jess Mason scored the first goal… Read More
MACHIAS – Kayla Wood and Nikki Cunningham each recorded a goal and an assist to lead the UMaine-Machias Clippers to a 3-0 women’s soccer win over the UM-Presque Isle Owls Wednesday night. Sara Rushforth added a goal for the 5-4 winners and Erin O’Connor had… Read More
MACHIAS – Matt Little scored with 2:25 left in the second overtime as the Machias Bulldogs rallied for a 3-2 double-overtime victory over Jonesport-Beals and avoided a major schoolboy soccer upset Wednesday. Zach Fenton and Terrell Carver each scored in the first half to give… Read More
CORINTH – Russ Mortland notched a hat trick as undefeated Presque Isle rolled to its eighth win with a 5-0 shutout of Central in schoolboy soccer action Wednesday. Warren Zubrick and Isaac Lajoie added goals for the 8-0-1 Wildcats. Dillon Kingsbury saved 12 of 16… Read More
ORONO – Vanessa Vani has been the Maine women’s hockey team’s leading scorer the past two years after being the fourth-leading point-getter her freshman year. Genevieve Turgeon owns the school record for career saves (1973), games played (70) and saves in a season (907). She… Read More
GORHAM – Scott Brown scored the only goal of the game in the 19th minute to lead Colby College of Waterville to a 1-0 men’s soccer victory over the University of Southern Maine Wednesday. Doug Sibor made four saves on seven shots for the 3-3… Read More
Will the Boston Red Sox claim their third World Series championship in five years or will they fall short? The Red Sox open their best-of-five American League series against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim tonight and shoppers and workers at the Bangor Mall have… Read More
HAMPDEN – Sometimes, the game of soccer is more fun when teams play a kick-and-run style of offense. With a lot of team speed and a FieldTurf playing surface in its arsenal, the Hampden Academy girls soccer team ran, ran and ran some more, scoring… Read More
It’s that time of year again. Time for my annual plea to Maine Maritime Academy athletic director Jim Dyer to put Husson University on the football schedule and create a special rivalry between NCAA Division III schools that are only 35 miles apart. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
BANGOR – With 14:20 left in Tuesday evening’s field hockey game between Stearns of Millinocket and John Bapst, Minutemen coach Lori Lincoln called a timeout. Her team was leading 1-0, but Bapst had been knocking on the door with a flurry of shots. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
The optimism surrounding the Mount Desert Island football team was cautious at best at the beginning of the 2008 season. It wasn’t for lack of confidence – the Trojans went 5-3 during the last two regular seasons, followed by two straight trips to the Pine… Read More
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SAN DIEGO – Inside linebacker Stephen Cooper walked into the San Diego Chargers’ locker room on Monday carrying three cases of flavored bottled water. After serving a four-game, NFL-imposed suspension for testing positive for a banned stimulant, Cooper vowed never to use supplements again and… Read More
CHARLESTON – Stefan Rowe tucked a low, 25-yard shot inside the far post 1:16 into the second overtime Tuesday as Highview Christian edged Chop Point of Woolwich 3-2. Nathan Chandler and Cody Crocker had a goal each and Rowe had an assist for the 5-2… Read More
BUCKSPORT – Sarah Brown broke a 2-2 tie with 1:27 remaining in regulation as George Stevens Academy of Blue Hill dodged a major upset and held off Bucksport 3-2 in schoolgirl soccer action Tuesday. Alida Peake and Doran Curtin scored first-half goals for the 8-1… Read More
SOMERVILLE, Mass. – Mikayla Call had a hat trick as Saint Joseph’s College of Standish beat Suffolk University 6-2 in women’s soccer action Tuesday afternoon. Jessica Needham added two goals for the 4-3 Monks. Katie Jordan also scored a goal. Katye Mayo stopped six of… Read More
FORT KENT – Abby Small scored the winning goal with 24:35 left in the second half as Caribou edged Fort Kent 2-1 to avenged an opening-game loss. Jenna Selander tied it at 1-1 in the second half for the Vikings. Brittany Doak and Morgan Swan… Read More
A major league baseball coach, a surgeon and some of the most respected teacher-coaches in Maine are among the inaugural class to be inducted into the Orono High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Ceremonies are scheduled during halftime of Friday night’s LTC football game against… Read More
The University of Maine men’s hockey team not only failed to earn its 10th consecutive NCAA Tournament berth last season, the Black Bears didn’t even qualify for the Hockey East Tournament by finishing ninth. Eight of the 10 teams make it. The league’s coaches feel… Read More
After two days of driving dirt roads, setting up in likely looking spots and calling to apparently nonexistent moose, Chris Lander needed something … anything … that would encourage his hunting party. Just before sunset, the Orrington hunter got his wish. googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
MILLINOCKET – The field-control battle seemingly had been lost Monday evening after Calais-Woodland mishandled a punt late in the third quarter only to regain possession at its own 6-yard line. It was nothing a dose of double-wing offense couldn’t overcome. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define… Read More
In 2007, Jared Turcotte won the Fitzpatrick Trophy as the top senior football player in the state of Maine. Saturday night, the former Lewiston High School star had a breakout performance for the University of Maine. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes =… Read More
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For the third time in my life I am an interested parent involved in the youth soccer program of the Bangor Parks and Recreation Department. Playing their games and practicing for them at the Union Street Athletic Complex, the fine facility on outer Union Street… Read More
OLD TOWN – Sarah Wilcox scored off an assist from Kayla DuPont with 11 minutes left in the game to lift the Old Town Coyotes to a 2-1 high school field hockey win over the Foxcroft Academy Ponies Monday. Lindsay St. Louis scored in the… Read More
PITTSFIELD – Nick Miller rushed 16 times for 153 yards and scored two touchdowns as the Maine Central Institute Huskies rolled to a 44-14 high school football victory over the Mount View Mustangs Monday night. Tyler Maloon scored touchdowns on an 85-yard kick off return… Read More
BIDDEFORD – India Lowe and Caitlin Albert scored two goals each Monday to lead the University of Southern Maine to a 5-2 field hockey victory over the University of New England. Albert also had an assist while Heidi Swett added a goal and Brianna Beisaw… Read More
BUCKSPORT – Jordan Trasko scored two goals and assisted on another to push Bucksport past George Stevens Academy of Blue Hill 4-1 in schoolboy soccer action Monday. Dom Kone and Jon Grindle each had a goal and an assist for the 3-5-1 Golden Bucks. Mitchell… Read More
LEE – Ethan Qualey’s second goal of the game, coming with eight minutes remaining, gave Katahdin of Stacyville a valuable insurance goal as the Cougars improved to 10-0 with a 4-2 schoolboy soccer victory over Lee Academy Monday. Marshall Davis had a goal and two… Read More
Here’s a little math equation for high school cross country fans: What does 61 schools with 1,239 runners equal? The answer: The largest field in the seven-year history of the Maine Cross Country Festival of Champions. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes =… Read More
The Red Sox will go to the playoffs as a favorite because the postseason necessities are in their clubhouse. John Lester’s start against the Indians last week is an even more favorable sign for the Sox. He gave up only one run on two hits… Read More
ORONO – University of Maine football coach Jack Cosgrove knew his team wouldn’t beat No. 2 James Madison with a conservative game plan. Thus, the Black Bears threw in a few risky wrinkles during Saturday night’s Colonial Athletic Association contest at Alfond Stadium. The strategy… Read More
CASTINE – It looked like smooth sailing for Maine Maritime Academy in the first half, but the Mariners had to navigate some rough seas in the third quarter before dropping anchor on a 41-31 victory over Bridgewater State College. Junior tailback Jim Bower rushed for… Read More
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WISCASSET – A full weekend of rain forced Wiscasset Raceway to postpone a rescheduled race card that was supposed to be a makeup of a previous rainout. The planned racing doubleheader will now be made up Oct. 12 and Oct. 19, weather permitting. The track’s… Read More
HAMPDEN – Jade Cousens scored the game-winning goal on an assist from Corey Grover with five minutes left in the game Saturday as Hampden Academy earned a 2-1 boys soccer victory over Mt. Blue of Farmington. Gerald Cushing added a goal for 5-3 Hampden. Brad… Read More
HAMPDEN – Jade Cousens scored the game-winning goal on an assist from Corey Grover with five minutes left in the game Saturday as Hampden Academy earned a 2-1 boys soccer victory over Mt. Blue of Farmington. Gerald Cushing added a goal for 5-3 Hampden. Brad… Read More
PRESQUE ISLE – Nate Ackerson and Warren Zubrick each scored an unassisted goal in the second half to lead the Presque Isle Wildcats past Ellsworth 2-0 in boys soccer action Saturday. Dillon Kingsbury stopped all seven shots he faced for the 7-0-1 Wildcats. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
JOHNSON, Vt. – Josh Bartlett and Tyler Metevier each netted a goal in the first half to lead the Husson University men’s soccer team to a 2-0 victory over Johnson State Sunday. The Eagles outshot Johnson State 24-4. Miguel Dominguez did not need to make… Read More
BANGOR – These may not have been desperate times as the Bangor football team entered Friday night’s Class A game against unbeaten Edward Little of Auburn on a two-game losing streak. But the Rams did face a desperate moment early in the second half when… Read More
LINCOLN – John Bapst of Bangor started Friday night’s LTC Class C football game against Mattanawcook Academy with a flurry, but needed a defensive stand with 18 seconds left to pull out a victory. The Crusaders improved to 3-1 with an 18-15 victory over the… Read More
Christina Mosher of Farmington, who had a solid freshman season for the University of Maine women’s basketball team last winter, has decided to leave the program. Black Bears coach Cindy Blodgett confirmed Friday night that the sophomore post player decided this week that she did… Read More
Teams are often best able to maximize their potential by virtue of taking on tough competition along the way. The University of Maine faces the country’s No. 2-ranked Football Championship Subdivision team, while Husson University of Bangor tackles its second Division II opponent heading into… Read More
One of Eastern Maine’s veteran basketball coaches is returning to the school where he began his varsity career more than two decades ago. Jamie Russell, the boys varsity coach at Piscataquis Community High School of Guilford for the past eight seasons, now has the same… Read More
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HERMON – Kevin Tarr headed home a cross from Alex Pederson with four minutes to play in regulation Friday as Hermon edged Foxcroft Academy 3-2 to earn its first boys soccer victory of the season. Pederson and Jerimy McIntyre added goals and Colton Gross and… Read More
TOPSHAM – Billy Bissell rushed for 85 yards and scored two touchdowns, one on the ground and one through the air, as Brewer High beat Mount Ararat 24-13 in Class A football action Friday night. Bissell opened the scoring with a 50-yard TD run in… Read More
Pending inclement weather has forced the postponement of a number of high school sporting events throughout the state. While a number of Friday’s high school football games went off without a hitch, today’s weather conditions are posing a problem for some local football, soccer, field… Read More
MACHIAS – Scott Boomer broke a 1-1 tie, scoring off a Chad James assist 5:18 into the second half to lead Woodland to a 3-1 schoolboy soccer victory over Machias Friday. Brad Arthers scored an insurance goal with an assist from Boomer for the 5-3… Read More
ORONO – Ross Seagram scored his first two goals of the year as the University of Maine shut out Bryant University 4-0 in men’s soccer action Friday. Nikola Bogdanovic had a goal and an assist for the 3-4-1 Black Bears. Dimitri Anastasiou also scored a… Read More
STACYVILLE – Mary Jo Robinson scored 4:32 into the second half on an assist from Melissa Duffy to give the Katahdin Cougars a 1-0 upset victory over Ashland in a schoolgirl soccer game Friday. Jade Clippinger stopped all nine shots she faced in goal for… Read More
Men’s hockey star David Capuano and running standout Dereck Treadwell of Milford are among five former Black Bear athletes and one administrator who will be inducted into the University of Maine Sports Hall of Fame next month. Track performer Viktoriya Rybalko, baseball shortstop Russ Quetti,… Read More
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Hurricane Ike made its presence felt locally, but last week’s two days of unusually balmy weather weren’t the only things it gave us. As nice as the weather was, those same high temperatures caused a big headache for Kennebunk-based Blueberry Broadcasting’s radio network. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
BANGOR – The Mt. Blue High School girls soccer team may not have won the midfield battle in its Eastern Maine Class A game against Bangor Thursday night. But the Cougars were more dangerous in the attacking third and did a better job marking in… Read More