Archive for ‘Sports’

  • Cumberland County Superior Court – January 7, 2011

    PORTLAND — The following individuals were indicted by a Cumberland County Superior Court grand jury on January 7, 2011 for crimes allegedly committed in the Lake Region: Stephanie Bokuniewicz, 27, of Brownfield, one count each Class B trafficking in a Schedule W drug, Class C possession of a Schedule W drug (Oxycodone) and Class E […]

  • Player of the Week: Elysha Bosworth

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Elysha Bosworth has emerged as another “coach” for the Lake Region varsity indoor track team. “Elysha has been a good role model for our sprinters. She is excellent at demonstrating the drills. She has taken to the new exercises, drills and concepts extremely well. She helps her teammates,” LR […]

  • Player of the Week: Mason Kluge-Edwards

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Some athletes like to stay in their comfort level. Others are a little more daring. They are willing to “give it a try” regardless of whether they will succeed or fail. Mason Kluge-Edwards fits the latter “Mason is willing to learn any event. He listens to our technical advice and […]

  • Sports year in review

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Everyone likes an underdog. 2010 had its fair share of sport stories where athletes ignored long odds to succeed when few thought they would. In 2010, we also learned: Sometimes, a phenom truly lives up to the hype. One can play hard, yet also be a good sport — […]

  • Young LR players show their skills

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Paul True is always keeping a close eye on his younger players to “see what they can do when called upon” in a varsity game. Last week, the rookies had two great chances to show their skills set as Lake Region whipped Cape Elizabeth (48-20) and North Yarmouth Academy […]

  • FA boys’ basketball loses to Gray-New Gloucester

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer FRYEBURG — Size isn’t everything. Adam Jensen played bigger than his 6-foot-4 frame Tuesday night. The senior showed his experience, his explosiveness to the basket, and an ability to make big shots at key moments. Jensen scored a game-high 26 points and hauled down 8 rebounds — many at […]

  • Oxford County Indictments – December 17 2010

    PARIS — The following individuals were indicted Dec. 17, 2010 by an Oxford County Superior Court grand jury for crimes allegedly committed in the Lake Region: Dylan A. Britton, 28, of Exeter, N.H., one count of Class C criminal operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant. Joann Farris, 63, of Albany, […]

  • Player of the Week: Allison Clark

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Allison Clark is shaping up to be one of the most consistent performers on the Lake Region varsity girls’ basketball team. “Allison’s work ethic has improved tremendously and she is the best shooter in our program,” Lake Region Coach Paul True said. “You can see Allison’s confidence grow with […]

  • Player of the Week: Alex Hartford

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Alex Hartford knew his time had arrived, but he took nothing for granted. A junior, the 6-foot-3 forward turned in hard work during the off-season in hopes of cracking Lake Region’s starting five. “Alex was one of our most dedicated and hardest working players in the off-season. He played […]

  • Yorkey returns to coaching

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer When J.P. Yorkey became the assistant principal at Lake Region Middle School, he figured his days as a coach were over. A growing trend in education seems to frown upon administrators working the sidelines as coaches. Some school systems prohibit the dual role. Yet, some continue to embrace it, […]