Archive for ‘Sports’

  • 4 on the Fourth receives high marks

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Eric Ashe made a strong first impression running in Bridgton’s 4 on the Fourth race. The 34-year-old from Natick, Mass. nearly eclipsed the 20-minute mark to capture the 46th running for the popular four-miler. Ashe crossed the finish line in 20 minutes, 6 seconds (a 5.02-minute pace) to beat […]

  • McGrath creates winning Lovell Old Home Days race design

    LOVELL — Brody McGrath, a 2022 Fryeburg Academy graduate, submitted the winning design for the 17th Annual Lovell Old Home Days 5K Run t-shirt. As part of the competition, Fryeburg Academy art students were asked to incorporate the themes of Lovell and running into their artwork. Brody lives in Lovell and in September will be […]

  • Player of the Week, Jacob Gilmore

    Jacob Gilmore has been one of Lake Region’s top sprinters and high jumpers for the past two years.  “Jacob also can be counted on to run in a relay or two. His good nature and sportsmanship have rubbed off on his teammates and coaches,” Lake Region varsity Track & Field Coach Mark Snow said. “Jacob […]

  • Player of the Week, Campbell Johnson

    Campbell Johnson has shown “incredible patience and determination” in her first two years of high school track and field, Lake Region Coach Mark Snow said.  “Campbell had to sit out last outdoor season due to an injury, but attended daily as our manager. Then, Campbell had to miss the end of the indoor season to […]

  • Player of the Week: Sadie Tirrell

    Sadie Tirrell has been a rock for the Lake Region varsity softball team this year.  “Sadie’s hard work and positive attitude are infectious,” Lake Region Coach Shawn Rock said. “She has been a captain for the past two seasons and emulates what our program is built on. Her quickness and aggressive baserunning are adding to […]

  • Player of the Week: Abe Richards

    One reason Coach Joe Dorner selected Shane (Abe) Richards for the Player of the Week was his level of commitment to the sport of tennis over the past year.   “He currently is one of our captains and has shown all others on the team how to compete at the next level in the sport of […]

  • Player of the Week: Kasey Johnson

    It may be Kasey Johnson’s first year playing tennis for Lake Region, but Coach Jenny Dunn says “it is fitting her well!” “She comes to every practice and match ready to compete and learn,” Coach Dunn said. “She won her first official varsity match in a come-from-behind three-set match against Oxford Hills.” In recognition of […]

  • House that Jim saved — In honor of James Banks’ life work and drive to save The Expo, arena’s name was changed

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer PORTLAND — As fans settled into their seats and excitement started to build prior to the start of the playoff basketball game, the public address announcer’s voice boomed over the overhead speakers: Welcome to the James Banks Sr. Exposition Building for tonight’s…. The thrill of high school basketball playoffs […]

  • Acing the Test — Fryeburg Academy’s Job Fox powers way to state wrestling title

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer FRYEBURG — Job Fox kept his game plan simple as to how he could ultimately walk in his father’s footsteps. “As long as I worked as hard as I could and fine-tuned my craft, I could compete with anybody,” the Fryeburg Academy senior said. Not only did Fox compete, at […]

  • Lobster Bowl to return; local football players selected

    The Maine Shriners’ Lobster Bowl football game is returning this summer! Due to Covid-19, the game was canceled last year, but the popular fundraiser featuring the top senior players from across classes will be held on Saturday, July 16 at 4 p.m. at the Don Roux Field at Lewiston High School. Tickets will be $10. […]