LISBON — Officials hope changing signals will improve the flow of traffic along Route 196. Town councilors on Tuesday approved changes in traffic signals for the busy Main Street intersection. The lights will allow the addition of left-hand turning lanes to the intersection known for congestion. “We’ve been working with the MDOT on the intersection […]
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Monday Morning Quarterback: Twin towers stood tall for Hornets
With new starting quarterback Wyatt Hathaway, the Leavitt offense was able to get its passing game going against defending Class C state champ Maine Central Institute. That Hathaway, a sophomore, had two tall, athletic receivers to throw to didn’t hurt his cause. The Hornet signal-caller completed his first four passes, including the first pair […]
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WATCH: A sideways look at the first night of high school football
This ended up not being our best effort, but we couldn’t put the first Friday night of 2018 to bed without breaking down the action. Things quickly got sideways, and stayed that way, as Sun Journal sports reporters Randy Whitehouse, Wil Kramlich and Adam Robinson discussed the games involving tri-county area teams.
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H.S. roundup: Dirigo, Mountain Valley open football seasons with wins
OLD TOWN — In a physical battle, the Dirigo Cougars defeated Old Town Coyotes 15-14 in the football season-opener for both teams Friday night. After the Coyotes jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the second quarter, Dirigo started to chip away at the deficit in the third quarter. Alex Gorham put the Cougars on […]
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2018 H.S. Football Preview: Team Capsules
DIRIGO Coach: Jim Hersom (fifth year) Region: Class E Last year’s record: 3-6, lost in D South quarterfinals. Returning athletes: Seniors — Alex Gorham (RB/LB), Jack Lavorgna (OL/DL), Nolan Degroot (OL/LB), Cameron Kidder (TE/LB); Junior — Mike Packard (RB/DB); Sophomore — Cole Brown (QB/DB), Dallas Berry (RB), Liam Burnett (RB). Key losses: Cooper Chiasson (RB/DE), […]
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2018 High School Football Preview: Off the Grid
Our Off the Grid special section is an indepth look at the players and teams to watch in the 2018 high school football season.
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2018 H.S. Football Preview: Physical Greyhounds looking to mix it up again
Lisbon quarterback Lucas Francis takes a snap during Thursday’s practice. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal) LISBON — They started preseason practices at 7 a.m. on a small field that is more mowed down weeds than it is grass. Insects gnaw at their ankles, and they’re wearing all black as they practice twice a day in the summer […]
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Class D South: Warriors should still dominate
Rarely challenged along the way (only two of 11 wins were by less than 20 points), Wells rolled to the state title in its first year in Class D in 2017. The Warriors will be favored again despite graduating a bushel of talent, including Fitzpatrick Trophy finalist Nolan Potter. The consensus is that they will […]
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2018 High School Cross Country Preview Capsules
Edward Little Red Eddies Coach: Keith Weatherbie (first year) Class: A; Conference: KVAC Last year’s results: Boys: ninth KVACs, ninth regionals; Girls: 12th KVACs. Returning athletes: Boys: Seniors — Matt Syphers, Carter Shaw, Alec Lawson; Sophomores — Cameron Langlois, Devin Smith. Girls: Senior — Jillian Richardson; Sophomores — Lily Vincent, Johanna Corey Key losses: Russell […]
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H.S. field hockey: Mountain Valley opens season with shutout win over Lisbon
LISBON — The Mountain Valley High School field hockey team came into its regular season opener with rival Lisbon wanting to play more consistent after an up-and-down 2017 campaign. Longtime Falcons coach Melissa Forbes liked what she saw Wednesday as her squad captured a solid 3-0 Mountain Valley Conference road win. Following a season of […]