MONMOUTH — Russell Neal snatched the ball during scrum in front of the net, broke away and punched in the winning goal 23 minutes into the second half, giving Monmouth Academy a 2-1 victory over stubborn Mountain Valley in a boys’ soccer opener Saturday. The Falcons scored first when Josh Rainey scored on an Andrew […]
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J. McKinley: Questionable figures
I applaud Judson Duncan’s letter (Aug. 22) in defense of President Barack Obama for pointing out the seldom remembered fact that, “all spending bills originate in the House,” so the president should not be blamed for the deficit. I would just add that the bills must then be approved by the Senate to become final. […]
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Class C: Winslow rallies to edge Poland, 27-26
POLAND — The Campbell Conference opener between Winslow and Poland came down to big boys and bad habits. Winslow dominated the line of scrimmage and took advantage of three Poland fumbles in the second half to rally from an eight-point halftime deficit and pull out a 27-26 win between rain showers Friday night. Despite the […]
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Boys’ Soccer Season Overview
Class A Lewiston has won two straight KVAC titles but suffered tough losses in the tournament the last two seasons. The Blue Devils lost some all-star talent including much of its defense, but could rebound with another solid season. Lewiston has a group of returning starters to lead the way along with a large group […]
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H.S. Football Weekend Peek: Eddies open against defending PTC champs
Lawrence at Edward Little Friday, 7 p.m. Eddies’ run-stuffers will be tested in a challenging opener against the reigning PTC champions, but so will Bulldogs’ secondary. Lewiston at Mt. Ararat Friday, 7 p.m. Chance for the Devils’ explosive young playmakers to shine early against a program that hasn’t won a game since the double-zeroes decade. […]
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Margaret May Cox
WINDHAM — Margaret May Cox, 91, of Poland, died Monday, Aug. 27, at Ledgewood Manor. She was born in Fall River, Mass., May 14, 1921, the daughter of Henry Cuthbert Almond and Melvina Johnson Almond. Margaret was a loving mother and caregiver to many others, young and old, over the years. She spent summers working […]
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Graduates awarded Banking on the Future Scholarships
AUBURN — Mechanics Savings Bank awarded $1,000 Banking on the Future Scholarships to Poland Regional High School graduate Elijah Breton, Edward Little High School graduate Connor Dumont and Lisbon High School’s 2012 salutatorian, Jordan Beauparlant. Beauparlant is the daughter of Lori Beauparlant Lachance and David Diglio. While attending Lisbon High School, Beauparlant was a Science […]
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C. Thayne Hodgdon
POLAND — Cecil Thayne “Skip” Hodgdon, 75, passed away at his home after a valiant battle with cancer on Aug. 25. Skip was born on Oct. 28, 1936, in Hermon, to Thayne and Guyla (Byers) Hodgdon. He was a graduate of the class of 1953 at Bangor High School. He married the former Patricia Yokell on […]