Archive for ‘Sports’

  • Freedom of the Hills: Black Cap Mountain

    Here is another hike in the Lake Region and the White Mountains that readers are encouraged to try.  Hiking is a great way to get outdoors during any season of the year and enjoy our special corner of Maine. By Allen Crabtree Guest Writer Black Cap Mountain is the highest peak in the Green Hills […]

  • Player of the Week: Drew Shane

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Drew Shane is a relatively quiet lacrosse player, but he leads by example by always working hard at practice, having a positive attitude and doing whatever is asked. “Drew loves to play lacrosse and is fun to coach. He’s worked hard at improving his skills,” Lake Region varsity lacrosse […]

  • Player of the Week: Nele Haunschild

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Nele Haunschild is not only a fantastic tennis player, but she is a great role model for beginner players. “Nele often volunteers to help others to improve their game and helps me in an assistant coach’s role,” said Lake Region varsity girls’ tennis coach Kim Peterson. “Nele is open […]

  • Player of the Week: Patrick Hayes

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Patrick Hayes may be new to tennis, but he brings a level of “scrappiness,” which forc- es opponents to bring their “A” games. “Pat never misses practice and shows a genuine enthusi- asm for playing tennis,” said Lake Region boys’ club ten- nis coach Brook Sulloway. “He is a […]

  • Race promotes fitness, new trail

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer FRYEBURG — When Bill Reilly was a young boy, he earned good grades in school yet his report card always seemed to carry the same teacher’s comment year after year. Bill needs to settle down and learn to sit still. Watch Bill coach at any cross-country running or track […]

  • Freedom of the Hills: Douglas Mountain

    By Allen Crabtree Guest Writer Douglas Mountain (1,416 feet) is one of the four Saddleback Hills on the western side of Sebago Lake, and was named for early settlers John and Andrew Douglas. Douglas Mountain is a fine climb in any season with four trails on the mountain allowing a loop hike.  Hikers can ascend […]

  • Freedom of the Hills: East Royce

    This is a series of columns that highlight hikes and non-technical climbs in the Lakes Region and the White Mountains, to encourage readers to take a hike in the wonderful place we live here in Maine, during any season of the year. By Allen Crabtree Guest Writer The trail up East Royce Mountain is challenging […]

  • Two men arrested in Naples home invasion

    By Lisa Williams Ackley Staff Writer NAPLES — Two men from the Lake Region have been arrested after allegedly using a baseball bat to intimidate the occupant of a residence on Crooked River Way in order to steal prescription drugs from the victim, in a home invasion here, last week. Deputies from the Cumberland County […]

  • Double the work and fun

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Jacqui Black faced a tough decision. She really likes to ski and race. She started skiing at the age of three, and raced competitively for 12 years. “I’ve always done it for fun. I raced when I was younger, but then I took a little break,” the Lake Region […]

  • Hancock Lumber Player of the Week: Jacqui Black

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer In recognition of her strong work ethic, determination, commitment and good sportsmanship, Jacqui is this week’s Boosters and Hancock Lumber “Player of the Week.” Each week, a Lake Region athlete is recognized for his/her dedication (does more than what is asked), work ethic, coachability and academic good standing. Recipients […]