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Top sports stories of 2020: No. 2 — Oxford Hills girls, Edward Little and Winthrop boys rule high school basketball again
The Vikings, Red Eddies and Ramblers proved winning is as good, if not better, the second time around. → Read More
Androscoggin County police log: Dec. 8
Arrests Androscoggin County • Abdullah Kalib, 27, of 230 Valerie Circle, Auburn, on a charge of trafficking in scheduled drugs, 10:14 a.m. Wednesday at 40 Pleasant St. • Gary Danforth, 38, of 40 Leeds Junction Road, Wales, on charges of domestic violence aggravated assault and violation of bail, 11:34 a.m. Wednesday at 2 Turner St., … → Read More
Players and coaches treat first day of winter season like it could be the last
High school winter sports practices started in much, but not all, of the state on Monday, and basketball teams are optimistic but cautious about the prospects of having a season in 2021. → Read More
Androscoggin County police log: Nov. 24
Arrests Lewiston • Timothy Chalfant, 23, of 88½ College St., Lewiston, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 7:32 p.m. Monday in Lewiston, by Lewiston Police Department. • Donald Philbrook, 41, of 413 Main St., Lewiston, warrant violation of bail, Tuesday at 35 Wood St., Lewiston, by Lewiston Police Department. Accidents Lewiston • A vehicle … → Read More
Auburn’s Troy Barnies in limbo in Lithuania due to team’s COVID-19 outbreak
The Edward Little and University of Maine product is hoping his professional basketball team will return to action next week after half the team test positive for COVID-19. → Read More
Despite not having a normal football season, Lewiston’s Danny May still pulling his weight
Blue Devils senior senior running back and linebacker is the embodiment of what coach Darren Hartley wants in a football player. → Read More
Oxford Hills Vikings happy to get the green light for fall sports, but something is still missing
Teams were relieved to resume playing and practicing after a two-week break. → Read More
H.S. football: Hornets, Greyhounds make most of time together
Leavitt and Lisbon players enjoy being with their teammates and pay little attention to scoreboard in 7-on-7 showdown of reigning state champions. → Read More
Girls soccer: Lewiston blanks Edward Little in rainy rivalry game
Charlotte Cloutier and Gemma Landry come up big in the Blue Devils' second win, while the Red Eddies work to shake the rust off in their season debut. → Read More
Wales land opens ‘world of possibilities’ for Somali Bantu farmers
An organization hopes to purchase the 104-acre farm by this month. → Read More
Fifth annual Troy Barnies basketball clinic set for Saturday in Auburn
The former Edward Little and UMaine star will lead kids grades 3-8 through basketball drills at The Gully before heading to Lithuania for his ninth professional season. → Read More
With caution, summer workouts open at most high schools
Months after sports were put on pause due to the pandemic and with no guarantee of a fall season, high school players and coach took the field for the first phase of summer sports. → Read More
Maine’s updated plan to reopen the economy
Gov. Janet Mills' tentative timeline for reopening Maine's economy has undergone several changes since April 28.Revisions since then include dates for some stores, restaurants and campgrounds to open and further delaying the opening of nail salons, gyms and fitness centers. A decision on those personal care businesses is expected some time in June. → Read More
Schools split on paying spring coaches for canceled season
Less than half of a dozen schools surveyed are paying their coaches after the spring scholastic sports season was canceled due to the coronavirus. → Read More
Local charities facing fundraising challenges
COVID-19 has shut down campaigns planned by nonprofits. → Read More
Auburn umpire still making masks but is running out of donated materials
Dan LaBrie and his crew of family and neighbors have made more than 2,000 masks, most of which have been donated to local health care workers. → Read More
Former Bates College lacrosse player Jack Allard released from hospital after battling coronavirus
Watch Jack Allard walk out of the hospital after the former Bates lacrosse player beat coronavirus → Read More
Leavitt coaches keeping students, teachers and coaches connected
Hornets football and basketball coach Mike Hathaway is helping bring his school and football communities together while the coronavirus forces them apart. → Read More
Local players, coaches sorry to lose spring season but see bigger picture
The Maine Principals' Association's decision to cancel the spring high school sports season wasn't a surprise, but that didn't make it any easier to hear. → Read More
Auburn umpire and family making masks for medical personnel
Dan Labrie took up sewing last week and, with the help of family, friends and a craft store chain, is donating masks to help fight the coronavirus. → Read More