Former Stanford University and pro basketball player Burton Nelson will be the featured speaker today as the University of Maine celebrates National Girls and Women in Sports Day and the 35th anniversary of the landmark Title IX legislation with several activities on the Orono campus. Read More
BOSTON – Boston College named former UMaine football players Jeff Comissiong and Ben Sirmans as assistant football coaches under new head coach Jeff Jagodzinski on Tuesday. Comissiong will coach the defensive line, a job he held last season at Harvard. In the previous eight years,… Read More
NEW YORK – Lauren Forgues, a University of Maine freshman from Boothbay, won a bronze medal in the one-mile racewalk at the Millrose Track and Field Games over the weekend. Forgues stayed with the lead pack before fading in the last few laps. She finished… Read More
MARTELL, Italy – Stockholm’s Russell Currier and Fort Kent native Newt Rogers helped the U.S. junior men’s biathlon team to a 16th-place finish in the 4×7.5-kilometer relay Wednesday at the junior world championships. The team, which also included UMaine-Presque Isle student Brandan Ostroot, was 12… Read More
PORTLAND – The Portland Sea Dogs will be offering ticket packages that include both Sea Dogs Games and a Boston Red Sox game for the second straight year, the Double A franchise announced Thursday. Three ticket packages are being offered, each featuring tickets to four… Read More
BANGOR – Scott Pomroy rolled his first 300 game while competing in the men’s Pine Tree League Thursday night at Family Fun Lanes. The 39-year-old Bangor resident rolled a three-string series of 249, 300, and 210. Read More
MARTELL, Italy – Madawaska’s Meagan Toussaint anchored the U.S. junior women’s 3×6 kilometer relay team to a 13th-place finish at the biathlon World Junior Championships Monday. The juniors were 9 minutes, 45.9 seconds behind winner Germany. There were 15 teams in the race. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
MARTELL, Italy – Russell Currier of Stockholm finished 33rd in the 12.5-kilometer pursuit race in the junior men’s division at the Biathlon Junior World Championships Sunday. Newt Rogers of Fort Kent finished 58th in the race while Meagan Toussaint of Madawaska placed 44th in the… Read More
BANGOR – The Bangor-Hampden girls varsity basketball game will be played at 4:30 p.m. today at Red Barry Gymnasium instead of 6 p.m. The junior varsity teams will play at 3 p.m. The change was made to accommodate the crowd expected for a speech by… Read More
BANGOR – The Bangor girls basketball game against Hampden Academy has been changed to a 6 p.m. start on Tuesday at Red Barry Gymnasium to ease traffic concerns because Gov. John Baldacci is speaking at Peakes Auditorium at 7 p.m. Freshmen will tip off at 3 p.m. and… Read More
BANGOR – Eric Kingsbury of Pittsfield rolled the third 300 game in his life during Monday Night Men’s League competition at Family Fun Lanes. The 50-year-old had strings of 300, 246 and 246 for a 792 total. Read More
BANGOR – Nikki Yawn bowled her first 300 game, and the first one turned in by a female bowler since 2001, at Family Fun Lanes Friday night. Yawn, a 21-year-old from Bangor, was competing on the Who’s Buying? in the Friday Night Mixed Couples League. She bowled her… Read More
ORONO – The University of Maine football club had two of its players honored while also securing one award of its own after its first season of competitive play in the Northeast Independent Football League. Quarterback Brett Davison of Wrentham, Mass., was named NIFL offensive… Read More
PORTLAND – The Portland Sea Dogs, Double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, have announced details of their annual Hot Stove Tour. It will kick off Jan. 22 and run through Jan. 26. Taking part in this years event are Sea Dogs pitcher Tommy Hottovy, Slugger the Sea… Read More
Mount Desert Island High volleyball standout Mariah Grover was named Gatorade’s Maine Volleyball Player of the Year. Grover, a 6-foot-2 junior, posted 140 kills and 70 blocks in 17 matches for the Trojans, leading them to the state championship match. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define… Read More
HERMON – Don Clark, 42, of Old Town, bowled his second career 300 game Friday at the Sports Arena. Clark achieved the 300 during the Romeo’s Bells and Beaus Couples League and had scores of 179-300-193 for a 672 series. Read More
Bucksport running standout Mike Bunker is training at the Zap Elite Training Center and Mountain Retreat in Blowing Rock, N.C., with a goal of qualifying for the Olympics. Bunker, a national qualifier in the 3,000-meter steeplechase and 5K run, is seeking contributions from business or… Read More
HANOVER, N.H. – University of Maine-Farmington freshman Michael Boucher led Maine racewalkers to a sweep of the first four positions in the open and collegiate 1-mile race at the 38th Dartmouth Relays Sunday. Boucher (6 minutes, 51.98 seconds) was followed by Boothbay High School’s Matthew… Read More
BANGOR – Clarence Young of Hudson bowled his second career 300 game during the Friday Night Mixed Couples League at Family Fun Bowling Center. Young, 43, bowled strings of 245-185-300 for a total of 730. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]];… Read More
The 11th Maine State Junior High School/Elementary Cheering Championships will be held Saturday, March 10 at the Bangor Auditorium, the Calais Recreation Department announced Monday. The five-division competition follows the same rules and guidelines used at high school meets while schools will be put in… Read More
BANGOR – The Hermon vs. John Bapst schoolgirl basketball game set for tonight has been moved from Hermon to the Bangor Auditorium due to a scheduling conflict, according to Hermon athletic director Paul Soucy. The JV game will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by the… Read More
PHARR, Texas – Michael Boucher, 20, of Ellsworth led a contingent of four Maine athletes who excelled during an elite racewalk camp. He won his age group and was fourth overall in “The largest judged 5K racewalk in Texas,” finishing in 24 minutes, 2 seconds. Read More
PORTLAND – The Boston Red Sox have announced the coaching staff for its Double-A affiliate, the Portland Sea Dogs, for 2007. Hitting coach Russ Morman will return for his fourth season and his fifth in the Red Sox organization. Mike Cather and Brad Pearson will… Read More
Thursday’s University of Maine women’s basketball game against New Hampshire will tip off at 7 p.m. at Alfond Arena in Orono. It had been listed for a later start time on published schedules. Read More
The boys basketball game between Piscataquis and Fort Kent set for today at Fort Kent has been postponed because a member of the Piscataquis team was being tested for whooping cough, Piscataquis coach Jamie Russell said Friday night. Russell declined to release the name of… Read More
BANGOR – Former Bangor High swimmers and divers are invited to compete in the 38th annual alumni meet Tuesday at Husson College. The meet starts at 6 p.m. Warm-ups for alumni will begin at 5:15. Read More
DOVER-FOXCROFT – Foxcroft Academy will host two alumni basketball games Saturday beginning at 6:30 p.m. as a fundraising event for the school’s freshman basketball program. The first game will feature graduates from the 1970s and 1980s against the current Foxcroft junior varsity team. The alumni… Read More
Medomak Valley High School in Waldoboro will host its annual Holiday Basketball Classic next Tuesday and Wednesday. The two-day event features girls teams from Lincoln Academy in Newcastle, Belfast, Dirigo of Dixfield and Calais as well as boys squads from Lincoln Academy, Georges Valley, Belfast, Dirigo, Calais and… Read More
BANGOR – Bob Scott of Brewer bowled his second-career 300 game Monday night at Family Fun Lanes. Scott, 48, rolled a 236, 232 and 300 for a 768 series. Read More
The second UMaine Baseball Holiday Camp for players ages 6-18 is scheduled Dec. 27-29 at the Mahaney Dome and the UMaine field house in Orono. Coach Steve Trimper, his staff and Black Bear players will teach all baseball fundamentals and utilize the ProBatter hitting simulator. Read More
Steve Robbins of Canaan, a longtime USA Track and Field official, was the recipient of the Horace Crow Jr. Award at USATF’s annual meeting earlier this month in Indianapolis. The award recognizes meet officials who achieve excellence. Read More
University of Maine senior defensive end Matt King finished sixth in the voting for the Buck Buchanan Award, presented yearly to Division I-AA’s top defensive player. King, who earned 112 points and four first-place votes, finished the regular season second in the nation with 11.5… Read More
PORTLAND – The Portland Pirates announced Thursday that the American Hockey League team will hold a “Coats for Kids” night at the Cumberland County Civic Center tonight when they play Manchester at 7:05. The event is part of the WSCH/WLBZ NewsCenter 2 and the Salvation… Read More
SAN DIEGO – Bangor native Marcus Davis defeated Shonie Carter by unanimous decision for his seventh straight victory Wednesday night in the Ultimate Fighting Championship Fight Night. The three-round bout was shown on the Spike TV network and took place at a Marine Corps Air… Read More
Matt King of the University of Maine added to his sizeable collection of postseason honors Wednesday when he was named to The Associated Press I-AA All-America Team. King, a senior defensive end from Stoughton, Mass., ranked second in the country during the regular season with… Read More
ORONO – The Orono High School alumni basketball games scheduled for Dec. 26 will not be held due to conflicts with the high school game schedule and holiday schedule, Orono athletic director Mike Archer announced Monday. Read More
PORTLAND – The Boston Red Sox announced Tuesday that Arnie Beyeler has been named the manager of the Double-A affiliate Portland Sea Dogs for the 2007 season. Beyeler replaces Todd Claus and becomes the ninth manager in Sea Dogs history. The 2007 season will be… Read More
ORONO – The Orono High School alumni games scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 26, will not be held due to conflicts with the high school game schedule and holiday schedule, Orono athletic director Mike Archer announced Monday. Read More
A written warning was issued to UMaine women’s basketball coach Ann McInerney from President Robert A. Kennedy, the Portland Press Herald reported Thursday after it received Kennedy’s letter to McInerney through a Freedom of Information request. McInerney received the letter on Nov. 30 after her… Read More
BANGOR – Jack Eisentrager of Hermon bowled his fourth career 300 game during the Monday Night Men’s League at the Family Fun Bowling Center. The 300 game was the second of the season for Family Fun Bowling Center. Read More
BANGOR – The Bangor High School girls basketball team will host McAuley of Portland, featuring Stanford-bound Ashley Cimino, in an exhibition game tonight at Red Barry Gymnasium. The junior varsity teams play at 5 p.m., followed by the varsity teams at 6:30. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Kevin Eastler of Aurora, Colo., a native of Farmington and a graduate of Mt. Blue High School, has been named the Capt. Ron Zinn Memorial Racewalker of the Year for the second time in his career. Eastler smashed the U.S. record… Read More
ORONO – Three players have signed National Letters of Intent for the University of Maine volleyball team, coach Lynn Atherley announced. Emily Root of Barrington Hills, Ill., Megan Smith of Dayton, Ohio, and Paige Tortorello of Mundelein, Ill., have all committed to attending UMaine next… Read More
SEARSPORT – Jeffrey Harrison, 16, of Dover-Foxcroft defeated Augustin Hauras of Peabody, Mass., in a three-round unanimous decision during a boxing match Saturday night. Harrison was also awarded Outstanding Boxer of the Night and both boxers received Outstanding Bout of the Night trophies. Read More
BANGOR – The 33rd Maine Soccer Coaches All-Star Banquet is scheduled Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Spectacular Events Center. All-America and All-New England selections will be announced at the banquet as well as the All-East and All-West state teams. The coaches will also select… Read More
BOSTON – Hockey East officials announced Monday that tickets to the 2007 Hockey East Championship Tournament at the TD Banknorth Garden will go on sale Saturday at 11 a.m. The tournament semifinal games will take place on Friday, March 16 at 5 and 8 p.m. Read More
PORTLAND – The Portland Sea Dogs will be teaming up with the U.S. Marines’ Toys for Tots program and two local radio stations to collect toys for children. Unwrapped toys can be dropped off at the Sea Dogs’ office at Hadlock Field Monday through Friday,… Read More
BOSTON – Tim Murphy was reappointed as Harvard’s football coach through 2011 on Monday after the sixth consecutive season in which he led the Crimson to at least seven wins. Murphy was the head coach at the University of Maine in 1987-88 when he compiled a 15-8 record. Read More
PARK CITY, Utah – Portland’s Kevin Mahaney has been named a trustee of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team Foundation. Mahaney, a 1992 Olympic silver medalist in sailing and a lacrosse All-American, has served as president and CEO for Olympic Equity since 1988. He has… Read More
BREWER – The Brewer wrestling team is hosting the third annual Brewer Duels Saturday. Wrestling starts at 9 a.m. with finals set to start at 4:30-5 p.m. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false;… Read More
SEARSPORT – Boxers from along the Eastern Seaboard will square off beginning at 8 p.m. Saturday at Searsport District High School. Sponsored by Wyman’s Boxing Club of Stockton Springs, the card will have boxers from eastern Canada, Maine, New York, and New England competing in… Read More
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Ellsworth native Tim Sylvia kept his Ultimate Fighter Championship Heavyweight Championship belt with a five-round, 50-45 unanimous decision over Jeff Monson over the weekend. Sylvia dominated the first two rounds but in the third Monson recorded a takedown when it appeared Sylvia… Read More
Colby College’s Karen Prisby finished 12th and Bates College’s Kathryn Moore was 32nd as both earned All-America status at Saturday’s women’s NCAA Division III Cross Country championships in Ohio. The University of Southern Maine’s Curtis Wheeler placed 102nd overall at the men’s NCAA Division III… Read More
The University of Maine and Operation Community Support are offering free tickets to Saturday’s football game against New Hampshire for all military members and their families. Requests for tickets must be made by 5:00 p.m. Thursday, and can be obtained by calling the Family Assistance… Read More
BANGOR – Doug Annis of Hampden had his first career 300 game during the Sunday Night Mixed Couples League at Family Fun Bowling Center. The 300 game was the first of the season for Family Fun Bowling Center. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var… Read More
University of Maine-Presque Isle graduate James “Chico” Hernandez, representing Team Irish, won gold and silver medals recently at the 2006 North American Grappling Association World’s Largest Grappling Championships at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Conn. Hernandez won the Gold in the Executive Gi Int. Division… Read More
PORTLAND – Portland Sea Dogs manager Todd Claus has been named Baseball America’s Minor League Baseball Manager of the Year. Claus was selected from all 176 Minor League Baseball teams for the honor. Claus, 37, had already been named the Double-A Manager of the Year… Read More
Many of Maine’s top senior soccer players will be on hand Sunday for the Maine Soccer Coaches Senior Bowl at Hampden Academy’s multipurpose field. The girls game will begin at noon followed by the boys game at 2:30 p.m. Players should arrive an hour before… Read More
ORONO – Senior quarterback Ron Whitcomb has been named the Boston Globe Gold Helmet Award winner as the top offensive I-AA player of the week in the New England region. The award is voted on by football writers and sports information directors from schools throughout New England. Whitcomb… Read More
PORTLAND – Portland Boxing Club’s Jason Ellis of Windham knocked out John Robinson of Bangor at 1:14 of the first round to win the open class heavyweight division of the Northeastern Regional Championships. In other results (all decided by unanimous decision), junior novice class super… Read More
PORTLAND – Boston Red Sox executive vice president and general manager Theo Epstein announced the promotion of Sea Dogs manager Todd Claus to major league advance scout Tuesday. Claus, named Baseball America’s 2006 Double-A Manager of the Year after guiding Portland to the Eastern League… Read More
UNITY – Farmingdale’s Johnny Clark, the recently crowned Pro All-Stars Series Super Late Model Northern Division champ, will be among the drivers vying for the $2,500 winner’s share at the Long John 150 at Unity Raceway on Sunday. Racing begins at 1 p.m. There will… Read More
PORTLAND – The Eastern League baseball champion Portland Sea Dogs will put individual game tickets for the 2007 season on sale beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Hadlock Field box office. The ticket office will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday,… Read More
BANGOR – Husson College will host the East-West Senior All-Star Showcase volleyball event at Newman Gymnasium Saturday at 6 p.m. Warm-ups start at 5:30 p.m. and admission is free. The East team will include Amy Harrison of East champion Mount Desert Island, Ashley Tilton and… Read More
Milford native Dereck Treadwell, who coaches cross country at Hartwick (N.Y.) College, placed 49th at the World Triathlon Championships Sunday in Makena, Hawaii. Treadwell covered the course in 3 hours, 15 minutes, 4 seconds, placing him sixth in his age group (30-34). The race consisted… Read More
PORTLAND – Josh Harvey of Dexter, Calvin Elwell of Searsport and John Robinson of Bangor have advanced to divisional finals in the Northeastern Regional Championships at the Portland Boxing Club on Saturday night. Harvey will vie for a title in the junior super lightweight division,… Read More
Hartwick College cross country coach and Milford native Dereck Treadwell will be competing in the World Triathlon Championships in Maui, Hawaii, this weekend. Treadwell qualified for the event based on his performance at the U.S. Championships in Lake Tahoe earlier this month. He finished second… Read More
DOVER-FOXCROFT – Due to the impending inclement weather on Saturday, the LTC Class C football game between Foxcroft Academy and Dexter has been switched from Saturday in Dexter to 7 p.m. Friday at Foxcroft Academy. Read More
PORTLAND – Novice class super lightweight boxer Josh Harvey of Dexter won a unanimous decision over Bryce Landry of Nashua, N.H., at the Northeast Regional semifinals over the weekend. Novice class super lightweight Calvin Elwell of Stockton Springs won by forfeit, and both boxers advanced… Read More
UNITY – The Unity College men’s soccer team will host New Hampshire Technical Institute on Sunday at 1 p.m. in the Yankee Small College Conference championship game. The 10-1 Rams are ranked No. 1 in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association and were given a… Read More
WATERVILLE – Colby College men’s basketball player Drew Cohen was named to the Division III Preseason All-American team. Cohen, a senior, was one of 24 players selected to the team and was one of three Northeast Regional players selected. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
PORTLAND – Boxers Josh Harvey of Dexter, Calvin Elwell of Stockton Springs and Matt Fields of Fairfield each recorded victories in the Northeastern Regional Championship Saturday. Harvey defeated Jeff Harrison of Dover-Foxcroft by a split decision, and novice welterweight Calvin Elwell of Stockton Springs won… Read More
TAMPA, Fla. – The Philadelphia Flyers sent Petr Nedved and former UMaine star Niko Dimitrakos to the Philadelphia Phantoms of the American Hockey League on Thursday. Both were placed on waivers Wednesday, a day after a 9-1 loss to Buffalo. Read More
PHILADELPHIA – Veteran Petr Nedved, Nolan Baumgartner and former University of Maine star Niko Dimitrakos were waived Wednesday after one of the Philadelphia Flyers’ most lopsided losses in franchise history. The Flyers, who lost to Buffalo 9-1 Tuesday night, recalled right wing Stefan Ruzicka, defenseman… Read More
In the inaugural Pioneers of American Sambo Awards presentation at the North American Freestyle Sambo Championships, Russian Oleg Taktarov was honored as PASA winner for his promotion and popularization of Sambo. The two-time World Sambo champion advanced Sambo through a career as an Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter and… Read More
PORTLAND – Boxers John Harvey of Dexter, Calvin Elwell of Stockton Springs and Matt Fields of Fairfield each recorded victories in the Northeastern Regional Championship Saturday. Harvey defeated Jeff Harrison of Dover-Foxcroft by unanimous decision, and novice welterweight Calvin Elwell of Stockton Springs also won… Read More
Two-time U.S. 20-kilometer racewalk champion Kevin Eastler was the overall men’s champion Sunday at the 2006 USA One Hour Racewalk Championship in Waltham, Mass. The American record-holder in the 30K racewalk and Farmington native, Eastler covered 13,584 meters in one hour for the win over… Read More
HERMON – Bangor’s Dick Danforth and Tim McCluskey had holes-in-one during the annual Cross Country Tournament at Hermon Meadow Golf Club on Sunday. Danforth aced the 115-yard 12th hole with a 9-iron. Thea Davis, Dave Musselman, and Linda Cook witnessed the shot. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
THOMPSON, Conn. – Dave St. Clair of Liberty notched a ninth-place finish in the Outlaw Late Model division in the World Series of Speedway Racing at Thompson International Speedway on Saturday. His son and grandson also raced with grandson Josh St. Clair coming home 16th and Josh’s father… Read More
HAMPDEN – The Icebreakers of Hampden, a 13-and-under AAU girls basketball team, is looking for centers and power forwards for games in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts this season. Dedication is a must. Interested players should contact Ken at 862-3330 or Lou at 299-6503. Read More
ORONO – Tickets are on sale for the 2006 University of Maine Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony, slated for Oct. 22 at the Buchanan Alumni House. The event kicks off with a social hour at 11 a.m. followed by the dinner at noon and… Read More
WINSLOW – Students from Huard’s Ju-Jitsu and Karate School in Winslow and Fairfield recently raised and donated more than $7,000 in cash and services to the Children’s Miracle Network. The martial arts school used its annual Battle of Maine martial arts championships as a major… Read More
SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco Giants first baseman and outfielder Mark Sweeney underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Friday and is expected to be ready in time for spring training. Team orthopedist Ken Akizuki performed the procedure on the former University of Maine All-American,… Read More
CARIBOU – The Maine Winter Sports Center is sponsoring a youth training mini camp on Monday, Oct. 15 at the 10th Mountain Ski Center in Fort Kent. The minicamp, which is free and open to children in the 10-to-14 age range, starts at 1 p.m. Read More
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle signed a multiyear contract extension Thursday and added a new title as executive vice president of basketball operations. The new position puts the former University of Maine standout directly below CEO Donnie Walsh and president Larry Bird and… Read More
BANGOR – The Northeast Maine Dart League will hold an organization and informational meeting tonight at 7 p.m. at the Sports Arena, its new home location. All players and/or prospective team captains are encouraged to attend and discus the schedule and all other questions or concerns. The league… Read More
WINTERPORT – Winterport Dragway will hold its sixth annual Car Show and Drag Race beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday. The car show, sponsored by Jordan’s Snack Bar of Bucksport, will feature a camp-out weekend, Gambler’s Race and Import/Sport Compact Challenge. There will also be a… Read More
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Evan Graves of Presque Isle finished 20th in the Twin Cities Marathon on Sunday with a time of 2:27:27. The 25-year-old is originally from Bar Harbor and finished ninth in his age group. Read More
UNIONDALE, N.Y. – The New York Islanders signed former University of Maine standout Mike Dunham to a one-year contract Friday, ending their search for a backup goalie to replace new general manager Garth Snow. During his NHL career, including stops with New Jersey, Nashville, the… Read More
ORONO – The University of Maine softball team ranked 17th nationally in team grade point average, according to recent poll by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association. The Black Bears were one of only three America East schools to make the national poll and their GPA… Read More
The Sports Arena on Outer Hammond Street in Bangor will air Saturday’s football game between the University of Maine and Boston College via Verizon Broadband and ESPN360. The 1 p.m. game will air on one of the 12-by-12-foot screens via a DSL Internet connection providing… Read More
Portland Sea Dogs manager Todd Claus has been named Double-A manager of the year by Baseball America magazine after leading his team to their first Eastern League championship this season. The 36-year-old Claus coached Portland to a 72-67 regular season record and second straight Eastern… Read More
HERMON – Don Clayton of Hampden bowled his fourth career 300 game and second this year during a Monday night men’s league at the Sports Arena’s 10-pin lanes. Clayton also notched his career-high series with games of 300, 246 and 258 for an 804, surpassing… Read More
UNITY – The final points race at Unity Raceway for 2006 was cancelled Saturday due to rain, making the point totals for the season final. Nate Weston of Madison claimed his first Super Street championship by six points. Steve Rackliff clinched the Late Model Pro… Read More
Rain over the weekend forced the postponement of auto racing at Speedway 95 in Hermon on Sunday and the cancellation of Saturday’s card at Wiscasset Raceway. Speedway 95 has rescheduled its season finale for Sunday, Oct. 1 at 2 p.m. Read More
UNITY – The Common Ground Fair 5K road race is scheduled to start at 8 a.m. Sunday at the Rose Parking Lot on the fairgrounds. Preregistration for the race is at 7 a.m. The fee of $10 includes a T-shirt and fair pass. Those seeking… Read More
The Old Town Youth Hockey Association is offering 20 scholarships to local youth in Old Town, Bradley, Milford and Alton for the upcoming Penobscot Valley Hockey Conference’s Family Fun Skate and Scholarship program. The association is offering the scholarships to new instructional hockey players (ages… Read More
CARMEL – The 2005 championship car of NASCAR driver Tony Stewart and the M&M car of Elliott Sadler will be featured in a car show at the Wayne Elston Speed Shop on Rte. 2 today from noon to 6 p.m. The show is also linked… Read More
ORONO – Rudy Ruettiger, whose struggles to realize his dream of playing football at the University of Notre Dame were the inspiration for the 1993 movie “Rudy,” will give an inspirational and motivational speech tonight at the University of Maine. Admission is free to hear… Read More
PORTLAND – Brian Myrow belted a two-run homer, Keoni De Renne tripled with the bases loaded and Devern Hansack pitched eight strong innings as the Portland Sea Dogs beat the Akron Aeros 8-5 Sunday to clinch their first Eastern League Championship three games to two. Read More