Archive for ‘Sports’

  • Kelly fends off late charge to win Casco Days 4 Miler

    CASCO — New faces were first across the finish line at the Casco Days 4-Miler Saturday morning. William Kelly, 24, won here for the first time with a time of 22 minutes, 16 seconds holding off a spirited charge by 16-year-old Ben Moseman of Purcellville, Va., who crossed the finish line in 22:19. Carson Bottamley, […]

  • ‘Junior’ would have approved; Field rededicated as family throws out first pitch

    He was known simply as “Junior.” He had a love for the game of baseball, and shared that passion with local youngsters as a longtime coach. Junior was a fixture at local diamonds, whether he was out on a bright, sunny day dressed in his usual green Dickie work pants and shirt riding a tractor […]

  • 4 on the Fourth’s reputation lures Smith, who wins in Bridgton debut

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer For the past two years, Ryan Smith had run the L.L.Bean 10K on the Fourth of July. This year, he decided to change it up and give Bridgton a try. “I had heard great things about this race,” the Farmington resident said. “One of the athletes I coach mentioned […]

  • Pardi uses experience to nail down Bridgton women’s title

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Lessons Mary Pardi learned during past runs in Bridgton paid off on the Fourth. “During the first mile, I knew I wanted to stay a little conservative and not go out too fast as I have done in the past. I wanted to save something for the last mile […]

  • Paddle Battle draws strong field despite the heat

    It might have been a tad too hot, but Paddle Battle 2019 was the “best yet.” Lakes Environmental Association Executive Director Colin Holme reported that the event went “smoothly” as a sizeable field took on the 2K and 5K course on Highland Lake Saturday morning. Unlike last year when gusting wind produced white caps, paddlers […]

  • Little different approach for Harrison 5K Run by the Lake

    Harrison Rec Director Kayla Laird and race organizers were initially worried about numbers for this year’s Harrison 5K Run by the Lake due to the loss of Harrison Old Home Days. “We actually had more people attend than last year,” Laird reported following last Saturday morning’s run. “We have seen a drop in numbers, but […]

  • Bridgton to host state Babe Ruth softball tournament this weekend

    Bridgton will host the Maine State Babe Ruth Softball Tournament this weekend. The tourney will feature teams competing at the 8U, 10U and 12U levels, playing games at the Stevens Brook Elementary School fields and Junior Harmon Field. Winners advance to the Babe Ruth World Series as Maine’s representative. Bridgton’s all star is 12U pitcher […]

  • Raiders stunned by last inning rally in South Final; LeBlanc keys semifinal win over Cape

    STANDISH — They were a strike away from getting to softball’s biggest game. Then, it fell apart for Fryeburg Academy. The Raiders saw a 2-0 lead vanish in the bottom of the seventh inning Tuesday night as top-seed York (16-3) rallied for three runs to stun FA in the Class B South title game played […]

  • Player of the Week: Alli Vogel

    Alli Vogel broke into the starting Lake Region girls’ varsity lacrosse lineup as a freshman after just a couple of games last season and has been an important part of the defense ever since.  “This year, as a sophomore, she has taken over the key role in our backer defense,” Lake Region Coach David Keenan […]

  • Player of the Week: Brandon Sargent

    With Lake Region looking for its first-ever boys’ lacrosse playoff appearance, Brandon Sargent came up big. Sargent played extremely well in the final regular season game against Wells to help the Lakers clinch a first round playoff bye. “Brandon had the opening goal of the game, which set the tone for the game,” Lake Region […]