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Sports, Varsity Maine, Wrestling

Girls compete in Maine-Nebraska Wrestling Exchange for the first time

by Dave Dyer August 9, 2024August 9, 2024

A team of Maine wrestlers traveled to Nebraska for three dual meets, a first in the event’s 40-year history.

Sports

‘You just never know in this game’: Pro baseball takes Maine native across North America

by Dave Dyer August 6, 2024August 6, 2024

From long bus rides to opportunities to play in Mexico, life is never dull for former USM standout Sam Dexter.

Boys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Boys basketball: Teams turn page, embrace new matchups in G&E Roofing Summer League action

by Mike Mandell July 31, 2024July 31, 2024

League concluded play Wednesday with Medomak Valley taking title.

Sports

Baseball: Silas Tibbetts’ double propels Hight’s Skowhegan past Bangor in elimination game at American Legion tournament

by Mike Mandell July 29, 2024July 29, 2024

Skowhegan to face Franklin County after Flyers fall to Quirk Motor City.

Maine

Three-vehicle crash in Oakland sends two to hospital

by Amy Calder July 29, 2024July 29, 2024

The crash on Smithfield Road in Oakland Monday sent two cars into the trees and caused a trailer being hauled by a pickup truck to flip over.

Maine

Police pursue driver suspected of having outstanding warrant

by Amy Calder July 29, 2024July 29, 2024

The driver eluded officers while leading them on a chase Monday afternoon from Waterville into Oakland.

Maine

Waterville man faces charges that he dropped toddler

by Amy Calder July 29, 2024July 29, 2024

Thorne Buzzard, 24, was charged with assault and endangering the welfare of a child Thursday after allegedly dropping his 17-month-old child, according to police.

Maine

Christmas-themed boat parade highlights final day of OakFest

by Amy Calder July 28, 2024

The 8th annual three-day Oakfest in Oakland featured food, live music, a parade with the theme of Christmas in July, a Christmas boat parade, children’s events, vendors and a children’s book giveaway hosted by the ShineOnCass Foundation.