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. […]

Player of the Week, Anadelia Zayas

Anadelia Zayas is a natural leader. “With cheer, there is a lot of trial and error, Delia is always willing to give a changed stunt, a new dance, a move in position her best effort and we certainly have had our fair share of challenges (Covid) this season!” Lake Region varsity cheerleading coach Janine Rocca-Chaine […]

Lakers sink Flyers at the foul line, capture 10th win

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer At first glance, nothing about Waynflete likely struck fear into the minds of Lake Region players. The Flyers lacked overall size. They weren’t flashy. But, Laker Coach Ryan Martin expected the Flyers to give his club all they could handle Saturday afternoon in the regular season finale at Nutting […]

Player of the Week, Lauren Roy

Lauren Roy was the top point earner for the Lake Region varsity alpine ski team in Tuesday night’s slalom race and earned second place in Thursday night’s giant slalom race. “Lauren continues to work hard daily in practice to improve her skills and techniques,” Laker Coach Kurt Berger said. “Her positive attitude and love of […]

Player of the Week, Zach Vogel

Zach Vogel, who scored fourth place in Tuesday night’s slalom race at Shawnee Peak, continues to develop as a leader of the team and role models a solid work ethic in practice and on race day, Lake Region varsity alpine ski Coach Kurt Berger said. In recognition of his strong work ethic, determination, commitment and good […]

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