Tony Blasi – Page 57 – 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.

Baseball, Boys Lacrosse, Softball, Sports, Tennis, Track & Field, Varsity Maine

Local players, coaches sorry to lose spring season but see bigger picture

by Randy Whitehouse, Nathan Fournier and Tony Blasi Sun Journal April 9, 2020April 10, 2020

The Maine Principals’ Association’s decision to cancel the spring high school sports season wasn’t a surprise, but that didn’t make it any easier to hear.

Business, Lewiston-Auburn

Mechanic Falls man prints straps that make wearing face masks more comfortable

by Tony Blasi April 8, 2020April 10, 2020

Travis Ritchie delivers product to St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Lewiston.

Sports

Outdoors in Maine: Catching on to fishing regulations still a challenge

by V. Paul Reynolds Outdoors Columnist April 4, 2020April 5, 2020

The not-so-good news is that fishing regulations have not really been simplified, official assertions to the contrary.

Skiing, Varsity Maine

All-Region Girls Nordic Skier of the Year: Mt. Blue’s Emma Charles

by Tony Blasi April 2, 2020April 3, 2020

The sophomore stills marvels at winning Class A state pursuit title after racing off with No. 1 finishes in the classical and freestyle competitions.

Local Sports, Maine colleges, Sports, Varsity Maine

Timeout: Missing the human touch of sports

by Tony Blasi April 1, 2020April 2, 2020

Isolation can wear us down. But, Tony Blasi writes, that feeling of seclusion pales in comparison to overwhelmed first responders dealing with thousands of sick people.

Skiing, Varsity Maine

All-Region Girls Alpine Skier of the Year: Mt. Blue’s Taylor Gordon

by Tony Blasi March 31, 2020April 1, 2020

Fueled by talent and enthusiasm, freshman shined all season, winning the state slalom title and a pair of KVAC titles and helping the Cougars claim the Class A state championship.