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  • Flu, injuries slow Laker track drive

    GORHAM — Lake Region’s high expectations heading into the Western Maine Conference indoor track & field championships last week had a set back due to the flu bug and some injuries. But, the Lakers in attendance gave it their all and managed some strong results and numerous personal records (PRs). Leading the team was Danica […]

  • Hazel V. Diffin, 89

    SOUTH PORTLAND — Hazel V. Diffin, 89, of South Portland, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017, at the Odd Fellows’ & Rebekahs’ Home of Maine, where she had been a resident for the past three years. She was born in Portland, Nov. 13, 1927, the daughter of Roland C. and Myrtle (Thompson) Lothrop. She attended […]

  • Pauline T. Morris, 104

    SOUTH PORTLAND — Pauline T. Morris, 104, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, at Maine Medical Center, following a brief illness. She was born Oct. 24, 1912, in Bloomfield, Vt., and was the daughter of the late Elmer and Lillian Taylor. She lived in North Stratford, Vt., until they came to Portland when she […]

  • Player of the Week: Maggie Luce

    Maggie Luce competes in multiple events as a member of the Lake Region varsity indoor track & field team, which takes time and commitment. “She has balanced it well and found success by breaking personal records in all her events,” Lake Region Coach Mark Snow said. “Maggie is open to advice from peers and coaches, […]

  • Player of the Week: Cameron Meserve

    Cameron Meserve is indoor track’s version of baseball’s utility fielder — someone capable of performing multiple tasks. “Cameron runs all distances, from 200 meters to two miles. He gives us many options when planning out a meet,” Lake Region Coach Mark Snow said. “Cameron trains hard and races even harder. He is determined to put […]

  • Player of the Week: Tristen Chaine

    Tristen Chaine may not be as tall as some of the league’s forwards and centers, but he certainly isn’t afraid to mix it up with the big boys. “The biggest surprise that I have seen with Tristen this year is his rebounding ability,” Lake Region varsity boys’ basketball coach John Mayo said. “He is second […]

  • Player of the Week: Paige Davis

    Paige Davis knows that a strong commitment to dry-land training — a time period before the snow arrives few skiers look forward to — will pay off and be a difference maker when the alpine ski season begins. Lake Region alpine coach Sonny Davis was impressed with Paige’s leadership and desire during the preseason. “She […]

  • Player of the Week: Lauren Williams

    Lauren Williams is one of the only seniors on the Lake Region cheerleading team and has “really done a great job at stepping up and keeping the other girls calm when they need it the most.” “She has a good attitude even when things aren’t going as smooth as we would like them to go,” […]

  • Kate Hall off to a good Bulldog start

    Kate Hall of Casco didn’t waste any time making a statement at her new college — the University of Georgia. A sophomore, Kate opened the indoor track & field season for the Bulldogs last Saturday at the Orange and Purple Classic in Clemson, S.C. Kate competed in the 60-meter dash and long jump. Kate finished […]

  • Controlled, smart play leads FA boys to comeback over Kennebunk

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer FRYEBURG — Playing aggressive and fast can be good, but making good decisions and staying under control is better. That was the lesson learned last Friday night as the Fryeburg Academy boys’ defeated Kennebunk 62-46 at Wadsworth Arena. The Raiders tried the first approach against Kennebunk, and enjoyed mixed […]