Archive for ‘Sports’

  • 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 […]

  • ‘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 […]