Archive for ‘Sports’

  • Senior Rambles: Group hikes in the future?

    By Allen Crabtree BN Columnist When can the Denmark Mountain Hikers hit the trail as a group again? Maine’s Governor Mills issued a tentative timeline on April 28 for reopening Maine’s activities in four phases as the curve of new cases and hospitalizations in the state appears to be leveling. She cautioned against resuming regular […]

  • Senior Rambles: Can one hike NH mountains right now?

    By Allen Crabtree BN Columnist Can we drive to New Hampshire from Maine to hike? That is a good question, and I’d appreciate your input. Several of our Maine hikers would like to drive to New Hampshire and climb some of the great mountains there. As well, some of our New Hampshire hikers would like […]

  • FA announces winter sports awards recipients

    Fryeburg Academy has announced recipients of 2020 Winter Sports awards: Special Olympics, presented by Coach Kathy Dunham, Assistants Erica Fox and Jodie Hesslein — Most Improved, Alanna Ring Boys’ Alpine Skiing, presented by Coach Sam Dyer and Assistant Coach Jeff Juneau — Coach’s Award to Will Marshall and Matthew Gunther Boys’ Basketball, presented by Coach Sedge Saunders, […]

  • Four local athletes named to West Lobster Bowl squads

    Maybe a ray of good news on the high school sports front  after yesterday’s announcement by the Maine Principals’ Association that due to Covid-19, the spring high school sports season has been canceled — four athletes have been named to the 31st Maine Shriners Lobster Bowl Classic. Three football players: • Brandon Sargent of Lake […]

  • Skater passes the test

    CONWAY, N.H. — Mount Washington Valley Skating Club Team Eagles skater Che Che Stoddard, a Lake Region High School student and Bridgton resident, passed the Preliminary Moves-in-the-Field & Pre-Preliminary Freeskate tests on the last day of the season at the Ham Ice Arena in Conway, N.H. The season was cut short but team skaters still […]

  • MPA cancels high school spring sports season

    The high school spring sports season has been officially canceled, according to a press release from the Maine Principals’ Association released this afternoon. “It is with regret that the Maine Principals’ Association announces the cancellation of the 2020 spring athletic season. Please know that this was not a decision that was taken lightly, but one that […]

  • Team Long Run shares Run Club at home video suggestions

    Current events have made it impossible for Team Long Run to conduct their Run Club programs at schools, for the time being. In response, they’ve adapted some of their program activities for families at home. Easy to follow videos are now on TLR’s website and are being shared widely on social networking sites such as […]

  • Trainer offers core workout on YouTube

    Beth Bielat wants to help people through these difficult times brought on by isolation due to COVID-19 by offering core exercises for all levels with lots of variations via YouTube. “During the uncertain times, I want to share a little light and I’ve decided to create complimentary videos about health, wellness, living close to nature […]

  • Pedaling for a Cause: Cyclist looks to draw attention to water protection

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer As Jeremy Chapman was hiking a beautiful 100-mile section of the Appalachian Trail, he became concerned about being able to access clean drinking water. “The ridges were dry and getting water was a real concern, as it involved a very steep hike down off the ridge and then back […]

  • Closing out in Style: Mustangs embraced Kristen Huntress’ example

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer AUBURN — Kristen Huntress knew the clock was ticking on her collegiate basketball career. One obstacle — the Seawolves of Southern Maine Community College — separated the former Laker from a return trip to the National tournament. “I went into the game with the mindset that it wasn’t going […]