Archive for ‘Sports’

  • ‘It was a major grind’ — Ryan Martin, aka Dr. Buckets, sets new Guinness 3-point record

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer As a white foam formed on both sides of his mouth and exhaustion started to set in, Ryan Martin’s eyes remained focused on the hoop. Ball in hand. Set. Release. Follow through. Swish. Over 60 minutes, the former Maranacook and Keene State hoop star hoisted 1,408 shots. With 4:01 […]

  • Still jumpin at 91

    By Gary Colello Special to The News In 1986, Eula Shorey introduced the Bridgton community to Jumping Janes, a vibrant class where people came together weekly to exercise and build camaraderie. For 38 incredible years, this group has thrived, thanks to the dedication of leaders like Phyllis Warren, Virginia Staples, Jean Dilman, and Dot Kimball. […]

  • Dr. Buckets — Ryan Martin — takes aim at 3-Point World Record (1078)

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Dr. Buckets wants to fill up the hoop to the tune of 1,078 shots converted next Friday night and score a Guinness Book new world record for 3-pointers made in one hour. DB is actually Ryan Martin, varsity boys’ basketball coach at Lake Region High School. He is shooting […]

  • A Casco Days 3-Peat

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer CASCO — Peter Murphy’s first introduction to the Casco Days 4 Miler came as a youngster while spending time at Camp Agawam. “I went to Agawam from when I was eight to 15. I probably ran the race at least five of those years. It was always a fun […]

  • PeopleForBikes rates Fryeburg as #2 place to cycle

    Fryeburg is one of the best places in Maine to bicycle, according to PeopleForBikes report. PeopleForBikes is North America’s leading cycling advocacy group. PeopleForBikes works on the local and national level to lobby for meaningful change in bike infrastructure and safer, better rides for every rider. The PFB comprehensive assessment based on the quality of […]

  • WMC All-Conference, All-Academic selections

    Athletes from Lake Region and Fryeburg Academy named to the Western Maine Conference spring All-Conference and All-Academic teams include: Baseball Brock Gibbons, Lake Region junior, utility player, first team Ethan Lord (senior pitcher), Alexis Castillo (senior third base) and Alex Allain (sophomore utility player), Fryeburg Academy, second team. Softball Ella Gibbons, Lake Region freshman, first […]

  • Lions Club Student of the Month Lauren Roy

    Lauren Roy of Bridgton has been selected as the area Lions Clubs’ “Student of the Month” for June. Each month, area Lions Clubs recognize a Lake Region High School senior based on academics and volunteerism in school and community services. The recipient is honored at a Lions’ dinner meeting and is presented a monetary award. […]

  • Laker athletes earn Just Desserts

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Before the book could be closed on the Lake Region High School 2023-24 sports season, Athletic Director Paul True and coaches recognized “the best of the best” at the annual Just Desserts Athletic Awards. The nearly three-hour program included handing out 93 awards, viewing special videos from fall, winter […]

  • Essay Winner, Susie Butler: How H.S. athletics impacted my life

    Editor’s Note: After 18 years, Lake Region High School has a winner of the Maine Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association annual essay contest. Senior Susie Butler of Bridgton was presented the MIAA award and a $500 scholarship by Lake Region Athletic Director Paul True at last week’s Just Desserts Athletic Awards Night. The award is typically […]

  • LR Player of the Week, Olivia Roy

    Olivia Roy has consistently improved in her two years of Track & Field, Lake Region Track Coach Mark Snow said. “Olivia’s dedication to practices, drills, and workouts for the throwing events has yielded better and better results. She has placed in meets and finished in the top half in numerous meets,” Coach Snow said. “Her […]