Player of the Week, Emily Reardon

Emily Reardon may not say much, but her work ethic and performance speaks volumes. “Emily’s game has improved so much since she first joined us as a sophomore. She became an impact player her second year as a Junior and has continued to elevate her game, especially in her hits and elimination skills,” Lake Region […]

Player of the Week, Marissa Harlow

Marissa Harlow’s attitude and effort has made her a standout on the Lake Region varsity girls’ soccer team this fall says Coach Peter Webb. A junior, Marissa has started every game this year filling the role as a holding midfielder. “She continues to improve every game and has done a great job at thwarting any […]

Player of the Week, Matthew Plummer

If there is a job to do on the Lake Region varsity boys’ soccer team, Matthew Plummer is willing to step into any role to support the team, Coach Ryan Harlow said. “Matthew was selected as captain this preseason because of his hard work and his ability to lead the team,” Coach Harlow said. “His […]

Fall H.S. Sports Previews — Fryeburg Academy

FOOTBALL Coach: David Turner Assistant Coaches: David Jones, Gio Difazio, Bob Pulito, Brian Turner Returning players: Gunnar Saunders – Senior; Cohen Carter – Senior; Holden Edenbach – Junior; Michael Malia – Junior; Emerson Hall – Senior; Jagger Helwig – Junior; Seamus Mason – Junior Top Newcomers: The Raiders have several new faces that […]

Fall H.S. Sports Previews — Lake Region

CROSS COUNTRY Coach: Laura Pulito Assistant Coach: Cory McCullough Returning Athletes — Abigail Roberts (SR), Susie Butler (SR), Sadie Plummer (SR), Samantha Kilgore (SR), Sage Cormier (JR); Bhavnish Tucker (SR), Michael Clarke (SR), Dom Falcon (SR), Gabe Lunt (SR), Sam Laverdiere (JR), Lucian Bassett (JR), Ethan Kutella (JR) Top newcomers — Madelyn Long (JR), Kimberly […]

Paddle Palooza was fun outing on Crystal Lake

HARRISON — “What a great morning for a paddle!” Indeed, the first Paddle Palooza FUNdraiser to benefit Harrison Rec enjoyed perfect weather and participants not only got a great workout as they covered the 3.2-mile course, they will help provide six children with rec scholarships. Kayaker Bob Mallon posted the fastest time at 29 minutes, […]

Saunders returns to hardwood sidelines

Sedge Saunders is back on the basketball sidelines. The former Fryeburg Academy hoop coach has been named the new varsity boys’ basketball head coach at Bucksport High School. He succeeds Larry Deans. Saunders was the Raider head coach for 23 years, but his contract was not renewed in 2021. Saunders is a graduate of Mount […]

Pitch, Hit & Run competition this Saturday

The Major League Baseball’s “Pitch, Hit & Run” competition will be held this Saturday, July 29 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. (end time will be extended if needed) at the Ham Complex, 40 Brag Way, in Bridgton. The competition is open to boys ages 7 to 14 (as of Nov. 15, 2023). Participation is free. […]

Ashe repeats as Bridgton 4 on the Fourth Road Race winner

BRIDGTON 4 ON THE FOURTH 2023 • Record: Colin Peddie, 1987, 18:46 • 2022 winner, Eric Ashe, 20:06 • 2022 top female, Heather Gallant, 23:26 • 2022 total finishers, 1304 • 2023 total finishers, 1710 1. Erich Ashe, 35, Natick, MA, 20:44 2. Scott Mindel, 36, Burlington, MA, 21:19 3. Tim Poitras, 27, Dracut, MA, […]

Just Desserts — Fine sendoff to longtime Coach Art Kilborn

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer If there has been one constant for the past 50 years when one talks about Lake Region sports it is Coach Art Kilborn. He has walked the sidelines and playing green, teaching skills and values to student-athletes in the hope of them being the best version of themselves. Twenty […]

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