Player of the Week Katherine O’Connor

Junior defender Katherine O’Connor constantly gives 110% at both practices and games. “She has made great improvements this season, is a great listener, very coachable and she continues to strive to be the best player she can be,” Lake Region varsity field hockey Coach Lucy Fowler said. “She has proven to be one of our […]

Player of the Week Benjamin Barker

Benjamin Barker is new to Lake Region soccer this season, playing for the first time since fifth grade. And as a junior, Ben is making an impression. “Ben had a great summer season getting some valuable reps. He started off on the junior varsity at the beginning of the season and now swings up for […]

Player of the Week Jordan Blanton

Jordan Blanton has either kept Lake Region in girls’ soccer games or been a major factor helping the team pull out victories by making key saves. “Jordan has been a solid presence in the goal this year. She has a fun-loving attitude, and has improved her skills as goalkeeper,” Lake Region Coach Peter Webb said. […]

Gibbons leads Lakers to Homecoming win

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Brock Gibbons clearly remembers a Midnight Madness moment when championship coach and current Lake Region Athletic Director Paul True gave a motivational speech to athletes. “He told us it’s about a process. It’s not about thinking about playoffs. It’s about every day at practice playing like it’s our last […]

Laker Player of the Week, Laura Dutton

Coach Ryan Shible likes his varsity girls’ volleyball team to play with desire, grit and determination. If he needs to find a player who exhibits those three qualities, he looks no further than Laura Dutton. “Laura demonstrates great skill with her serving by moving the ball around the court and picking up valuable points in […]

Laker Player of the Week, Madison Paradis

Madison Paradis brings commitment, perseverance and positivity to the Lake Region varsity cheering squad. “Madison brings a joyful spirit and strong commitment to the cheer squad. Her enthusiasm for being part of the team is infectious, and she consistently strives to improve her athletic skills,” LR Coach Janine Rocca-Chaine said. “Madison approaches her training with […]

Coach’s lineup juggling pays off, Raiders score late to down Lakers

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer FRYEBURG — With the heat starting to take its toll and time running out, Raider Coach Dede Frost decided to take a gamble. She changed up her line-up. “I felt like both teams were tired. We needed fresh legs, and at that point, I felt like having fresh legs […]

Eagles run game dashes Lakers’ home opener

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer A week ago, the Lakers bulldozed Yarmouth to the tune of 300 yards running the ball to score 40 points and win their football opener. Mt. Ararat/Hyde used the same formula to hand Lake Region its first loss. The Eagles (2-0) gashed LR’s defense for 342 yards with senior […]

Player of the Week Jacoby True

When Laker Golf Coach Walter Ridlon was asked to select a Hancock Lumber Player of the Week, the choice was obvious. “I selected Jacoby (True) because he has worked at the game harder than anyone. He was dedicated to the game all summer and this shows in his start to this year’s performance,” Coach Ridlon said. “He has […]

R. Michael Daley

Robert Michael Daley passed away in Lewiston on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at the age of 86. He is survived by his wife Faye Palmer Garland Daley, her daughter Gwen (Steve) Vosburgh, her son Glen (Kathy) and extended family; his son Ben (Leigh) Daley and grandchildren Joseph, Reese and Madison. He was predeceased by his […]

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