Tony Blasi is a reporter and editor who covers sports and enjoys writing a column and features for the Lewiston Sun Journal, Franklin Journal and Livermore Falls Advertiser. He is a graduate of Northeastern University with a major in journalism and an undeclared minor in history. When he is free, he is a substitute teacher for the Auburn Public School System where he teaches history and literature at Edward Little High School. Besides traveling to historic sites with his son and wife, they are beach bums in the summer and he hibernates in the winter, keeping the home fires burning in his wood stove. He is also an avid gardener, who grows pesticide-free vegetables.
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PublishedJune 8, 2020
State bicentennial celebration postponed until next year; parade set for 2021 in Lewiston-Auburn
Lewiston and Auburn mayors agree with the decision and look forward to next year’s grand celebration.
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PublishedMay 5, 2020
COVID-19 forces families to make hard choices over funeral arrangements
Funeral homes offer technology to conduct services, but many families are opting to wait to bury loved ones in hopes that coronavirus will fade away and larger gatherings can be held.
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PublishedApril 20, 2020
Sam Leal named new men’s basketball coach at UMF
The former UMaine-Farmington player takes over for his former coach, the recently retired Dick Meader.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2020
Skiing: Maranacook sweeps Class B Alpine titles
Tiernan Lathrop of Cape Elizabeth and Abigail Landry of Telstar take individual crowns on the final day of the state championships.
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2020
Boys’ basketball: Bonny Eagle ousts Scarborough in AA South
Junior Ben Tibbetts knocks down five 3-pointers and scores a game-high 27 points for Scots.
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2020
Boys basketball: Bonny Eagle dismisses Scarborough in AA South quarterfinal
Senior Zach Maturo knocks down five 3-pointers and scores a game-high 27 points for Scots.
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2020
Girls basketball: Windham opens up on Lewiston in second half
Senior guard Hannah Talon scores 28 points and knocks down six 3-pointers to lead the Eagles to a 53-32 victory.
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2020
Boys basketball: Gray-New Gloucester mops up Lake Region
Jay Hawkes scores 21 points and Nick Pelletier scores 19 in Patriots’ win over Lakers.