SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Air National Guard Airman Heather M. Singleton graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base. 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 […]
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Marancook/Winthrop/Hall-Dale boys hockey
Coach: Andy Dube (second year) Last year’s record: 11-5-1 Returning players: Jason Laporte (F), Dan Condon (F), Tyler Bryant (F), Mitch Guerette (F), Nic Lacasse (F), Jarred Hanson (F), Ian Palmer (D), Zach Besette (D). Key losses: Connor Lacasse, Jon Dale, Rob Clark. Promising newcomers: Tyler Plante (G). Outlook: After a solid, 11-win campaign […]
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SPEWS11 Winthrop girlsbasketball
Coach: Lonney Steeves (fourth year) Last year’s record: 6-12 Returning letter winners: Senior — Amy Belanger (5-6 guard); Juniors — Shauna Carlson (5-10 forward), Jess Scott (5-6 guard); Sophomores — Cat Ouellette (5-0 guard), Randi Dennett (5-5 guard), Alyssa Arsenault (5-5 forward). Key losses: Sasha Flaherty (forward), Kelsey Nason (forward), Nikki Scott (guard), Sarah Warner […]
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Winthrop boys’ basketball
Coach: Todd MacArthur (first year) Last year’s record: 7-11 Returning players: Seniors — Tyler Foster (6-1 forward), Chase Hopkins (6-1 forward); Junior — Hunter Kilgore (5-8 guard); Sophomore — Zach Steele (5-8 guard). Key losses: Billy Gordon, Ryan Conant, Ryan Castonguay, Travis Luce. Promising newcomers: Seniors — Chris Bowers (6-2 center), Danny Miles (5-10 guard), […]
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Winthrop Nordic Skiing
Coach: Jay Lindsey (first year) Last year’s record: Boys: 13th at Class C states; Girls: 5th at Class C states. Returning skiers: Boys: Juniors — Aaron St. Pierre, Peter Michelsen; Sophomore — Alex Hayes. Girls: Sophomores — Rachel Ingram, Micaela Hajduk. Key losses: Molly Lindsey. Promising newcomers: Boys: Sophomore — Alex Chamberland; Freshmen — Will […]
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Margery Hyatt Bellemare
WINTHROP — Margery Hyatt Bellemare, 92, became an angel on Dec. 6. She was born July 18, 1919, in Melrose, Mass., the daughter of Frank Herbert Hyatt Sr. and Alice Anderson Hyatt. The family moved to Winthrop in 1922. Margery attended Winthrop High School and graduated in 1937, and then graduated from Gates Business College […]
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Author will discuss follow-up to ‘Code Breaker’
WINTHROP — Ben Thomas, author of four nonfiction books, including the best-seller, “No Horns Blowing,” will appear at the Bailey Public Library on Tuesday, Dec. 13. Thomas will discuss his most recent book, “Scuba Gold,” a follow-up to “Code Breaker” featuring high-school students attempting to solve a World War II code. Thomas is former guidance […]
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Winter driving AUBURN — The Corporate and Community Services department at Central Maine Community College will host Safe Winter Driving in partnership with the MEMIC Center for Workplace Safety. Transportation accidents are the leading cause of workplace fatalities, accounting for nearly one out of four workplace deaths, and lead to hundreds of thousands of injuries […]
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KLT board member is award finalist
WINTHROP — The Bank of Maine has named Norm Rodrigue, a Kennebec Land Trust board member and Manchester resident, as one of five finalists for its 2011 Leadership and Luminaries Award. An independent committee appointed by the bank selected the finalists. More than 80 nominations were submitted from organizations across the state for individuals who represent outstanding […]
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Thanksgiving feast LEWISTON — On Wednesday, Nov. 23, at noon, area families will combine resources in order to celebrate a Neighborhood Thanksgiving Feast. In the spirit of that first Thanksgiving, the varying dishes will reflect the rich heritage of both old and new residents here in Lewiston. Neighborly sharing will also enable families to enjoy […]