Next weekend marks the beginning of the eighth Eastern Class A basketball tournament since it moved from the old, reliable Bangor Auditorium to the more centrally located Augusta Civic Center. Time flies when you’re having fun, right? Speaking of merriment and cheer, it’s worth noting that the Edward Little boys have qualified for the quarterfinal […]
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Jay man faces several charges in Monmouth
MONMOUTH — A Jay man being held without bail at Franklin County jail is facing eight charges from Monmouth police stemming from a Jan. 20 incident. Michael W. Gatcomb Jr., 29, is charged with one felony count each of eluding a police officer, violating conditions of release and tampering with a witness. He is also […]
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H.S. Roundup: Scots rally past Patriotc Knights
AUBURN — Shayne Plummer scored two goals to lead Bonny Eagle to a 4-3 win over Poland/Gray-New Gloucester in boys’ hockey Monday. Trailing 3-1 in the third period, the Scots (11-2) scored three straight. John Bagley scored a shorthanded tally at 3:35 of the second. Then Plummer tied it at 3:32 of the third with […]
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Planning for Lake Auburn 5K AUBURN — The first planning meeting for the second annual Lake Auburn Half Marathon, 5K Run, 5K Walk, kids run and bike tour will take place from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, at CMCC. Museum offers Pies-To-Go sale MONMOUTH — Monmouth Museum is taking orders for its President’s […]
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H.S. Wrestling: Cougars easily defend Western C title
BUCKSPORT — Dirigo’s wrestlers made a wager with coach Doug Gilbert before Saturday’s Western C wrestling championships. The Cougars will have to wait until Monday’s practice to find out just how friendly a wager it was. Dirigo easily defended its regional crown at Bucksport High School, posting seven individual champions and 12 wrestlers in the […]
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H.S. girls’ basketball: Dirigo tops Monmouth in OT
MONMOUTH — An offensive showcase it was not. Neither Dirigo or Monmouth had much in the way of firepower Friday night. That forced both teams to grind out a nail-biter of a game. While both team defenses played hard and stingy, it was the Cougars that found just enough offense at the end to emerge […]
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D. Ludewig: TIF proposal up for vote
Monmouth citizens have a rare opportunity. Central Maine Power has built a new substation in Monmouth valued at $22 million. It will increase the town’s total valuation and bring $293,000 in additional taxes to the town each year. That increase in valuation will mean the state will give Monmouth less aid to education and less […]
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Boys’ Basketball: Wiscasset wards off Monmouth
WISCASSET — Monmouth Academy boys’ basketball coach Lucas Turner has looked for consistency from his young team as the Mountain Valley Conference season nears a conclusion. The Mustangs were clinging to their playoff lives coming into Monday’s contest against Wiscasset, residing in the 11th and final position in Western Class C. Monday’s 63-49 loss will […]
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H. S. Skiing: Eastman, James repeat at Sassi
RUMFORD — It was a thought Silas Eastman didn’t want to dwell on. The Fryeburg senior couldn’t help but think about it this week. After two straight wins at the Sassi Memorial Classical ski race, it was too tempting for Eastman to contemplate a third consecutive win. “I tried not to think about it a […]
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H.S. girls’ basketball: Mustangs outshoot Saints
MONMOUTH — One good shot is all it takes. If that first offering from long distance ends in a swish, there’s a pretty good chance that it’s going to be a good night as far as Sierra Spencer is concerned. “Usually when I shoot the first shot and make it, I’m on,” the senior forward […]