MONMOUTH — Two years ago, Marcques Houston would have done anything to get onto a basketball court. Or a track. Or a cross country course. The three-sport star spent most of his sophomore year at Monmouth Academy on crutches due to a leg malady that still has doctors somewhat baffled. “He lost everything — cross […]
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Military notes
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Air Force Airman Marielle T. Martin graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits […]
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Emery P. Boulette
1927 – 2013 LEWISTON — Emery Paul Boulette, 86, of Monmouth, died peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 14, at Central Maine Medical Center, with his loving family by his side, following a long illness. He was born in Jackman on May 1, 1927, the son of the late Joseph H. and Lea (Pomerleau) Boulette and was […]
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Briefly – Lewiston/Auburn area
Free yoga at Dempsey LEWISTON — The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing will offer a free yoga workshop for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. “Restorative Yoga: Relax and Renew” will take place from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, at the Dempsey Center, 29 Lowell St. Yoga instructor Tish Caldwell will […]
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Hoops for Hope basketball games between Monmouth, Winthrop
MONMOUTH — Monmouth and Winthrop are ready to play Hoops for Hope to raise money for cancer prevention. The games, which includes JV boys, and girls’ and boys’ varsity, will be played at Monmouth Academy on Dec. 12. The girls’ varsity game will be at 4 p.m., JV boys’ at 5:30 and boys’ varsity at […]
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Preview 2013: Monmouth nordic
Coach: Chris Bryant (third year) Conference: MVC; Class: C. Last year’s results: Girls, fourth in MVC, eighth in Class C states; Boys, eighth in MVC, 10th in Class C states. Returning letter-winners: Boys: Senior — Dylan Thombs; Junior — Sherman Spears; Girls: Senior: Rebecca Fernandez; Juniors — Becki Bryant, Shannon Buzzell, Jordyn Mann, Carey Knowles. […]
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Weekend full of events in Monmouth starts today
MONMOUTH — The following events will take place this weekend around town. On Saturday, Dec. 7, breakfast with Santa at the fire station will be held from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Stuff The Bus will be from 9 a.m. to noon at Cumston parking lot; and the Monmouth Museum will have books on sale at […]
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H.S. girls’ basketball: Monmouth edges Oak Hill
WALES — Paxton Lessard didn’t see a lot of pressure moments last season. She came off the bench and saw some minutes but never faced that moment in which the game was on the line and the ball was in her hands. Friday night, she faced that very scenario. “Last year, I didn’t get a […]
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Monmouth girl donates to CMMC
When 11-year-old Grace Vierling of Monmouth, center, was asked about any preferences for her birthday celebration, she said she wanted to help young patients at Central Maine Medical Center. The 11 guests at her birthday were asked to bring gifts, not for Grace, but for pediatric patients at the Lewiston hospital. The guests enthusiastically complied […]
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Preview 2013: Monmouth girls’ basketball
Coach: Scott Wing (fourth year) Last year’s record: 14-6, lost in Western C quarterfinal Returning players: Seniors — Amanda Anair (5-6 forward), Ashley Coulombe (5-2 guard), Krystin Kemp (5-8 forward), Kylie Kemp (5-6 guard/forward), Paxton Lessard (5-6 guard); Junior — Jenna Davies (5-6 guard); Sophomore — Sidney Wilson (5-3 guard). Key losses: Melissa Brassard (guard), […]