MEDWAY — A Winslow man was killed Friday night when the vehicle he was driving hit a moose on Interstate 95 in Medway. Donnie Wilcox, 54, struck the moose while traveling in the southbound lane, two miles south of the Medway exit, state police said in a statement. The impact of the crash threw the […]
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Outdoors in Maine: Breaking down Maine's gun laws
When it comes to the legality of openly carrying a handgun in Maine, or concealing that handgun, questions abound. When is it legal to carry a loaded, concealed handgun? Is a permit required? Is there a legal distinction between so-called open carry and concealed carry? How do you get a permit? What if you are […]
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H.S. golf: Mt. Ararat, York, Houlton win team titles; St. Dom's 2nd in C
Monmouth Academy’s Matt Fortin lines up a putt during the Class C team state championship on Saturday at Natanis Golf Course in Vassalboro. (Joe Phelan/Kennebec Journal Photo) VASSALBORO — The Mt. Ararat golf team came within a single shot of a state championship two years ago. And all these days later — including countless rounds […]
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College football: Williams stuffs Bates 31-7
LEWISTON — Following a disastrous first quarter, the Bates defense showed some heart over the next two, forcing Williams to punt on six straight possessions, before Williams earned two breakaway runs in the fourth quarter for a 31-7 triumph in college football action Saturday afternoon. With the Bobcats (0-4) trailing 17-0 in the second quarter, […]
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Junior Hockey: Audette's hat trick extends Noridques' winning streak
The L/A Nordiques completed the weekend sweep of the Long Beach Sharks in style Saurday afternoon with an 8-1 victory. The Nordiques have now started the season 10-0. Forward Colby Audette had a hat trick while defenseman JP Chauvin chipped in with two goals. After a long day Friday, coach Cam Robichaud said his team […]
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H.S. football: Greyhounds stave off Ramblers 14-12
LISBON — Isaiah Thompson took the handoff on Lisbon/St. Dom’s first play from scrimmage, cut left and sprinted 56 yards to the end zone for a 7-0 lead before some in the crowd had yet to get comfortable in their seats. To a player, the Greyhounds knew it wasn’t going to be that easy against […]
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H.S. Football: Rawstron, Oak Hill too much for Poland
Oak Hill’s Samuel Lindsay, left nearly intercepts a pass intended for Poland’s Isaiah Hill during the first half of Saturday’s football game in Wales. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal) WALES — There’s football tired, and then there’s football tired after putting up 51 points and over 500 yards of total offense on a pleasant Saturday afternoon. Gavin […]
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Looking Back: Ben Fletcher was born to run
Ben Fletcher crosses the finish line. (Submitted Photo) Sprinting down the final stretch of the Foot Locker Northeast Regional Cross Country Championship race, Auburn’s Ben Fletcher appeared in the sight of his coach and former Edward Little cross country and track coach Dan Campbell. In fifth place at the time, Campbell knew that Fletcher would […]
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Auburn dog hit by van
AUBURN (WGME) — An Auburn dog is recovering Friday night from severe injuries after being hit by a van. The dog’s owner is angry that the driver didn’t stop or call for help, and police say there’s not much they can do. The dog was hit on South Main Street this week, and Auburn […]
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Control of U.S. House could hinge on Maine race
With a month to go before Election Day, the contenders for Maine’s 2nd District congressional seat are locked in one of the closest races in the country. Nationally, this election is shaping up to be a tough one for GOP congressional candidates, especially in districts where Democrats have a chance. Polls are indicating an advantage for […]