Tony Blasi – Page 55 – Lewiston Sun Journal

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Tony Blasi is a reporter and editor who covers sports and enjoys writing a column and features for the Lewiston Sun Journal, Franklin Journal and Livermore Falls Advertiser. He is a graduate of Northeastern University with a major in journalism and an undeclared minor in history. When he is free, he is a substitute teacher for the Auburn Public School System where he teaches history and literature at Edward Little High School. Besides traveling to historic sites with his son and wife, they are beach bums in the summer and he hibernates in the winter, keeping the home fires burning in his wood stove. He is also an avid gardener, who grows pesticide-free vegetables.

Lewiston-Auburn, News

Auburn rolling out recreation programs, while Lewiston remains sidelined

by Andrew Rice and Tony Blasi June 3, 2020June 4, 2020

Auburn’s summer “rec” camp may be the only one in the region to open, and its adult softball league is now in full swing.

Coronavirus delays, cancels local summer sports programs

by Tony Blasi and Randy Whitehouse June 1, 2020June 4, 2020

Shortened programs are still open in some area towns.

Local Sports, Maine colleges, Sports

Jim Bessey’s passion for basketball keeps him in the game

by Tony Blasi May 28, 2020June 1, 2020

University of Maine at Farmington men’s assistant basketball coach Jim Bessey is looking forward to helping first-year coach Sam Leal.

Lewiston-Auburn

Lewiston teen signs on to honor essential workers

by Tony Blasi May 27, 2020June 1, 2020

Sara Robert made 100 signs, sold them and used the proceeds to buy gift cards those on the front lines.

Local Sports, Maine colleges, Sports

New UMF men’s basketball coach Sam Leal goes on recruiting binge

by Tony Blasi May 23, 2020May 23, 2020

Not only has the Beavers head coach added some of Maine’s top high school players to the roster in his first month on the job, he has also lured longtime UMF assistant Jim Bessey back into the fold.