Archive for ‘Sports’

  • Harrison Rec Run by the Lake 5K results

    HARRISON REC RUN BY THE LAKES 5K Wednesday, July 5, 2017 Dominic Sclafani, 15, Harrison, 17:32 Gavin Kuns, 26, Bridgton, 19:08 Erik Martin, 37, Naples, 19:30 Noah Currier, 15, Harrison, 19:45 Max Forbes, 16, 19:50 Arno Bommer, 57, Houston, TX, 19:56 Jordan Cole, 19, Lisbon, 20:26 Mark Hogan, 39, 20:31 Tim Moore, 16, 20:41 Colin […]

  • LEA’s first Padde Board race makes a big splash

    As Sam Brown made a final push toward the finish line of the first Maine Lakes Open Paddle Board Race on Saturday, July 1, Todd Crawford was right behind him, also trying to mount a final rush. Crawford pushed a little too hard, losing his balance and slowly sliding off the front of his paddle […]

  • Bridgton 4 on the Fourth: What a great way to spend the Fourth!

    As a race director, Jim Cossey always strives to produce a “smooth” race. For the most part, he achieved the goal. “Excellent race in great weather. Started on time and there were no major issues. The first time ever attempt to limit access to the front of the start pack was successful and will be […]

  • ‘Everesting’ day — Sebago cyclist conquers nearly 17 hour challenge

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer SEBAGO — What would it be like to ride a bicycle up Mt. Everest? Jason Yannelli found out last Saturday. Well, sort of. The competitive cyclist took the Everest Challenge. Starting at 4:30 a.m., he climbed Robinson Hill and Wynn Mountain Road a total of 46 times over 16 […]

  • OId Town ace fires masterful 19 K effort, blanking Raiders 2-0 in state softball final

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer STANDISH — As player after player chased rising fastballs and returned to the Raider bench with a bewildered look on their faces, Coach Fred Apt had seen this story line before. Flash back to 2012 — Fryeburg Academy’s last appearance in the Class B state softball championship game. A […]

  • No giving up — Paralysis fails to slow down Sean O’Neill who receives prestigious climbing award

      By Allen Crabtree Special to The News BROWNFIELD — Local rock and ice climber Sean O’Neill was awarded the prestigious Excellence in Climbing Award at the June 2017 meeting of the American Alpine Club in Denver. The 2017 Hall of Mountaineering Excellence (HoME) award was presented to Sean and his brother, Timmy O’Neill, for […]

  • Comeback Kids! Fryeburg rallies to beat top-ranked Wells to win West title; headed to state softball finals

    UPDATE: Fryeburg Academy rallied from a 5-2 deficit with four runs in the top of the seventh, and Nicole Bennett struck out a Wells player on a 3-2 count with runners at second and third in the bottom of the seventh as the Raiders advanced to the Class B state championship with a 6-5 thriller […]

  • Player of the Week: Ina Guzja

    Ina Guzja competed in her first Lake Region sport this winter and emerged as an impactful member of the track & field team. “Ina has been one of our top sprinters, javelin throwers and long jumpers.  She has placed in each discipline at meets during the season,” LR Coach Mark Snow said. “I find this […]

  • Player of the Week: Cody Doucette

    Cody Doucette was a key member of the Lake Region indoor track & field team’s junior division, running the 400 and 200 meters. By the end of the season, he was able to break one minute in the 400. “The minute barrier was a hurdle early on in the outdoor season, but Cody diligently continued training […]

  • Player of the Week: Olivia Deschenes

    Olivia Deschenes has returned to girls’ lacrosse this spring stronger and more determined than ever after missing most of last season due to a torn ACL. “Olivia, along with Hailey Parsons, anchors the most challenging positions in our zone defense,” Lake Region varsity girls’ lacrosse Coach David Keenan said. “While I hated to lose Olivia […]