Oxford Hills (2-1) at Edward Little (3-0) Friday, 7 p.m. AKA “The Jeff Benson Bowl.” Bangor (0-3) at Lewiston (2-1) Friday, 7 p.m. Another reminder that Class A North is missing something when Bangor isn’t in the hunt. Mt. Blue (1-2) at Cony (1-2) Friday, 7 p.m. Cony WR Jordan Roddy is the best player […]
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H.S. Football: Parmenter brothers give Hornets a big edge, each in their own way
Brothers Aidan and Riley Parmenter play side-by-side on Leavitt’s formidable offensive line. TURNER — Like most siblings, Aidan and Riley Parmenter aren’t above blaming each other if mom and dad want to know who’s at fault. In terms of demeanor, Aidan, a senior at Leavitt, and Riley, a sophomore, are virtual opposites, and while they […]
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UMaine wide receiver Wright reinstated from suspension
University of Maine junior wide receiver Micah Wright, who was suspended along with running back Darian Davis-Ray and defensive lineman Uchenna Egwuonwu for alleged violations of the UMaine student code of conduct the first week of August, has been reinstated. Davis-Ray was reinstated five weeks ago after sitting out two weeks, but Egwuonwu is still […]
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Gronk says groin injury not serious, is day to day
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates his touchdown in the first half against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017. FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Rob Gronkowski says the groin injury he suffered in New Orleans is not serious and pronounced himself as “day to day” regarding this week’s […]
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Monday Morning Quarterback: Edward Little's strength has been its strength
Edward Little’s Joshua Hamel hauls in a pass as Portland’s Cameron Connolly moves in for the tackle during a game in Auburn on Sept. 8. Two keys to Edward Little’s first 3-0 start since 2008 is its physical conditioning and mental toughness. Both were on display in Saturday’s come-from-behind 26-20 win over Cheverus. The Red […]
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Brady torches Saints in 36-20 Patriots victory
NEW ORLEANS — If Tom Brady and the Patriots were suffering from a Super Bowl hangover, it looks as though a trip to New Orleans pulled the defending champions out of it. The 40-year-old Brady hasn’t often looked better in his long, illustrious career, providing an audible contingent of traveling Patriots fans ample reason to […]
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Patriots-Saints clash showcases aging stars Brady, Brees
In this Aug. 22, 2015, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, greets New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) after an NFL preseason football game in New Orleans. The Patriots and the Saints meet Sunday, Sept. 17, in New Orleans. NEW ORLEANS — Brady, Brees and Bono. How’s that for a middle-aged […]
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H.S. football: Defense comes up big for Leavitt in 19-7 win over Gardiner
Leavitt’s Bryce Hudson tries to evade a tackle from Gardiner’s Cam Michaud during Saturday night’s football game in Turner. Gardiner’s Nate Malinowski comes into the play from the right. TURNER — Leavitt’s offense monopolized the spotlight by lighting up the scoreboard for 128 points through the first two games of the season. Saturday night’s homecoming […]
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H.S. football: Red Eddies rally from early mistakes, edge Stags, 26-20
PORTLAND — Less than a dozen plays into Saturday’s matinee at Cheverus, Edward Little had dug itself a 14-point hole with turnovers on its first two possessions. The game was shaping up to be a carbon copy of blowouts the Red Eddies have suffered at Boulos Stadium in recent years. The Eddies continued to make […]
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VIDEO: Week 3 Football Friday recap with Randy and Justin
We go around the region with Randy and Justin to find out what happened Friday in high school football. Big wins from Lisbon and Spruce Mountain on the road in the river valley region, while Lewiston falls just short against Windham. Those recaps and more, here!