Dirigo High School quarterback Luke Lueders gets a pass off while being pressured by Ian Brennick of Mountain Valley High School. Cougars join teams from Old Orchard, Freeport in new developmental class, bringing the statewide total to nine teams Three high school football teams will join the Class E developmental football league this fall in […]
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NFL scouts check out UMaine prospects in Orono
Cornerback Najee Goode does the vertical leap at the University of Maine’s Pro Day for NFL personnel Friday in Orono. (University of Maine athletics) ORONO — There’s little that NFL teams don’t already know about Jamil Demby, a four-year starter at left tackle for the University of Maine. His performances in two all-star games, particularly […]
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AP source: Raiders trade returner Patterson to Patriots
ALAMEDA, Calif. — The Oakland Raiders are trading star kick returner Cordarrelle Patterson to the New England Patriots. A person familiar with the deal said Sunday that the deal will become official after Patterson passes a physical. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced. Pardon My Take first […]
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Francis W. Drake Jr.
AUBURN — Francis W. Drake Jr. 85, of 25 Cheryl Dee Avenue, Lisbon, died Friday, March 9, at the Clover Manor in Auburn, with his family by his side. Born in Lewiston on March 3, 1933, he was the son of Francis W. Drake Sr. and Lenore Streeter Drake. He graduated from Lewiston High School in […]
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Gilles P. Tardif
SARASOTA, Fla. — Gilles P. Tardif, 83, died peacefully after a short illness Tuesday, Feb. 20, with his wife, Terry Saunders Tardif, by his side at their winter home in Sarasota, Fla. They spent summers at the family home in Freeport. Gilles was born Oct. 18, 1934, to Wilfred and Eva (Dumont) Tardif in Lewiston. He […]
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Jordan Hersom, Julie Johnson named football, soccer coaches at York
Jordan Hersom, the 2011 Fitzpatrick Trophy winner, has been chosen as York High’s new football coach, the school announced Thursday. The high school also has selected Julie Johnson as its new boys’ soccer coach. Johnson, who starred at Lewiston High and played four years at Clemson University, was York’s assistant boys’ soccer coach last season. […]
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Lions hire Matt Patricia as coach
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions hired Matt Patricia on Monday, doubling down on the franchise’s hope it can copy the New England Patriots’ formula for success. The expected hiring of the defensive coordinator came a day after the Patriots lost to Philadelphia in the Super Bowl. “This position comes with great responsibility, and I […]
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Belichick isn’t saying why he benched Butler in Super Bowl
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick was no more forthcoming on Monday about his surprise benching of one-time Super Bowl star Malcolm Butler. Speaking on a conference call the day after the Patriots blew their chance at a sixth NFL title with a 41-33 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, Belichick said […]
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Edward Little's Hartley headed to UMaine football as preferred walk-on
Edward Little’s Grant Hartley takes off from Lewiston’s Garrett Poussard during Friday night’s Battle of the Bridge football game at Garcelon Field at Bates College. Grant Hartley had several other options, but the opportunity to play football at the University of Maine was too good to pass up. On social media Sunday night during the […]
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Detroit Lions hire Matt Patricia as coach
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions hired Matt Patricia on Monday, doubling down on the franchise’s hope it can copy the New England Patriots’ formula for success. The expected hiring of the defensive coordinator came a day after the Patriots lost to Philadelphia in the Super Bowl. “This position comes with great responsibility, and I […]