SCARBOROUGH — Paul Marks distinctly remembers the moment he heard the Japanese had attacked Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. The 19-year-old was washing his car when news of the devastating attack came over the radio. Marks first wondered where Pearl Harbor was, but his thoughts quickly shifted to his responsibility as an American. Within […]
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Maine veterans remember Dec. 7, 1941
SCARBOROUGH — Paul Marks distinctly remembers the moment he heard the Japanese had attacked Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. The 19-year-old was washing his car when news of the devastating attack came over the radio. Marks first wondered where Pearl Harbor was, but his thoughts quickly shifted to his responsibility as an American. Within […]
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2018-19 High School Swimming preview capsules
Edward Little Red Eddies Coach: Scott Morrison (17th year) Conference: KVAC; Class: A Last year’s results: Girls — Seventh at KVACs, tied for 22nd at states; Boys — Seventh at KVACs, 23rd at states. Returning athletes: Boys — Noah Davis, Donovan Shaw, Brendan Whitman, Konnor Simpson, Jack Hart; Girls — Leila Chirayath, Olivia Dubois, Abby […]
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Boys’ hockey: Cam Audette, Dylan Campbell stout for Red Eddies’ defense
Edward Little defensemen Cam Audette, left, and Dylan Campbell before a recent practice at the Norway Savings Bank Arena in Auburn. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal) AUBURN — Norm Gagne would like to see Dylan Campbell get less ice time and Cam Audette get more. But what the Edward Little boys’ hockey coach would really like to […]
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Boys’ basketball: John Martin, Gray-New Gloucester ready to take shot in Class B
John Martin demonstrates his shooting skills on the basketball court at Gray-New Gloucester where he has been starting for the team for three years. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) GRAY — Gray-New Gloucester missed the Class B South tournament when John Martin was a starting freshman guard. Over each of the following two seasons, the Patriots advanced […]
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‘Top Flight’ UMaine receivers helping offense fly high
Maine’s Earnest Edwards stretches for the goal line as he scores a touchdown against New Hampshire earlier this season. (Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Portland Press Herald) ORONO — They call themselves “Top Flight.” And it’s a fitting name for the University of Maine’s wide receivers because they make the Black Bears’ offense fly. Maine’s identity has been […]
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2018-19 High School boys’ hockey preview capsules
Cony/Monmouth/Hall-Dale Rams Coach: Shawn Johnson (first year as head coach) Class: A North Last year’s results: 8-9-2, lost in regional quarterfinals. Returning athletes: Seniors — Reed Hopkins (F), Joey Arps (D), Michael Boivin (F), Connor Albison (F); Juniors — Sam McFarlane (D), Mike Crochere (G), Zach Whitney (D), Caleb MacFarland (D), Collin Osborne (F); Sophomores — Tyrell […]
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Nancy Pelosi says GOP is challenging the election of Jared Golden
The Democratic leader in the U.S. House said Thursday Republicans are challenging the seating of Maine’s newly elected congressman, Democrat Jared Golden of Lewiston. Talking with reporters, U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., cited three races where there may be objections filed about incoming lawmakers, especially one in North Carolina that appears to have involved cheating. […]
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Not too cold for a walk in Lewiston
Austin Bean and his son Daniel, 3, from Auburn, go for a walk on Oxford Street in Lewiston, enjoying the day as they wait for Daniel’s older sister to get out of school. Dressed for the temperatures, the two were hoping to go sledding later in the day. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal)
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Fire destroys High Street home in Paris
PARIS — Firefighters from multiple towns responded to a structure fire Thursday afternoon at 390 High St. The fire was reported by a neighbor who saw the trailer engulfed in flames. According to a bystander, no one was inside the home during the fire except for two dogs – one escaped and ran down the […]