WINTHROP — Playing it’s third game in four nights, Mt. Abram knew it had very little fuel left for Friday night’s MVC matchup with Winthrop. The Roadrunners just needed to make sure they made the most of what was left in the tank. Mt. Abram raced out to an 18-point lead in the first half […]
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‘Truth of All Things’ author will be at library
WINTHROP — The Bailey Public Library will host author Kieran Shields at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11. His new novel, “The Truth of All Things,” is the library’s featured book of the month. The Bailey Title Waves Book Group will discuss the novel at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19. Shields grew up in Portland and […]
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H.S. Girls’ Basketball: Hounds remain unbeaten
WINTHROP — It’s been so far, so good for the Lisbon girls’ basketball team. Despite losing much of their starting lineup from a year ago, the Greyhounds have started this campaign with a little momentum. After beating Mt. Abram on opening night, Lisbon made it 2-0 with a 51-24 win over Winthrop on Monday. “We […]
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H.S. Boys’ Basketball: Win tastes great for Winthrop
WINTHROP — Now that might taste a little better. After a disappointing, opening-night loss to Mountain Valley, the Winthrop boys’ basketball team wanted to sample something other than another defeat. Monday, the Ramblers came out with an extra helping of motivation and turned it into a 63-39 win over Lisbon. “We had a bitter taste […]
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Social media makes teamwork easier
It was like a basketball version of Cyber Monday When the Winthrop girls’ basketball team needed to choose new jerseys, coach Lonney Steeves put the choices on the team’s Facebook page. The girls were given the chance to look over the various uniforms. “They got to choose,” Steeves said. “When they pulled them out of […]
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Maranacook/Hall-Dale/Winthrop boys’ hockey
Coach: Andy Dube (third year) Last year’s record: 10-9 Returning players: Seniors — Matt Plourde, Zack Glazier, Tyler Stockford, Tom Pietroski, Tyler Plante. Juniors — Nic Lacasse, Jared Hanson, Zack Besette, Zack Phinney, Dan Condon. Key Loses: Jason Laporte, Ian Palmer. Promising newcomers: N/A. Outlook: The MHW Hawks will be a competitive bunch who will […]
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Winthrop boys’ basketball
Coach: Todd MacArthur (second year) Last year’s record: 3-15 Returning players: Senior — Hunter Kilgore (5-9 guard); Junior — Zach Steele (5-9 guard); Sophomores — Taylor Morang (5-7 guard), Dakota Carter (6-1 forward), Ben Allen (6-1 forward), Matt Sekerak (5-10 guard). Key loss: Tyler Foster (6-1 forward). Promising newcomers: Senior — Crispin Banda (6-1 forward); […]
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Winthrop girls’ basketball
Coach: Lonney Steeves (fifth year) Last year’s record: 0-18 Returning players: Seniors — Shauna Carlson (5-10 forward), Jessica Scott (5-3 guard); Juniors — Alyssa Arsenault (5-6 forward), Randi Dennett (5-6 guard), Cat Ouellette (5-0 guard); Sophomore — Lilly Beauregard (5-8 forward), Ashley Dunham (5-7 forward), Gabby Stewart (5-7 forward). Key losses: Amy Belanger (guard). Promising […]
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Winthrop Nordic Skiing
Coach: Jay Lindsey (second year) Last year’s record: Boys: 11th at Class C states; Girls: N/A Returning skiers: Boys: Seniors — Peter Michelsen, Aaron St. Pierre; Junior — Alex Chamberland; Sophomores — Isaac Johnson, Will Grimes. Girls: Junior — Rachel Ingram; Sophomore — Hayley Choate. Key losses: None Promising newcomers: Boys: Seniors — Sam Vigue; […]
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2012-12 H.S. Hockey Overview
Boys’ Class A The same teams continue to appear year after year in this space predicting the top contenders in Maine high school boys’ ice hockey. Tradition-rich schools like Lewiston, St. Dom’s, Biddeford and Waterville have been consistent performers for several years, while teams like Thornton Academy, Edward Little, Scarborough, Bangor, Cheverus and Falmouth poke […]