Shriners from the Kora Temple in Lewiston always like to take an opportunity to remind people about what they do and why they do it. The 22 Shrine Hospitals for Children offer care that’s free of charge to anyone 18 years of age or younger who might require orthopedic care or treatment for burns. In […]
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Outdoors powwow a first for Teens to Trails
Teenagers spend too much time indoors watching television and playing video games, according to the leader of Teens to Trails, a new, nonprofit organization that aims to unite outdoor programs for kids statewide. “There’s a valid reason to be outdoors not attached to any education program,” said Carol Leone, the executive director and founder. Leone, […]
Outdoors powwow a first for Teens to Trails
Teenagers spend too much time indoors watching television and playing video games, according to the leader of Teens to Trails, a new, nonprofit organization that aims to unite outdoor programs for kids statewide. “There’s a valid reason to be outdoors not attached to any education program,” said Carol Leone, the executive director and founder. Leone, […]
Windham's Goodman swims to the top
In the recently completed swimming season, the University of New Hampshire women’s team came up just short in their attampt at a third straight America East championship. One reason the Wildcats are so strong in the pool is Windham’s Kary Goodman who was named Most Outstanding Swimmer in 2006. And this year as a junior, […]
Duffy doing his share for UMaine
It wasn’t the game-winning goal, but it was a score he’ll probably long remember. University of Maine defenseman Matt Duffy fired a one-timer past the University of Massachusetts goalie to give the Black Bears a 3-1 lead last Saturday in an NCAA regional final in Rochester, N.Y. The goal gave Maine enough breathing room to […]
Open water fishing preview
Region A- Southwestern Maine Last year around this time mild winter weather conditions had created lots of open water on our most southern lakes and ponds, and many ponds in York and Cumberland counties were ice free (or nearly so). In addition, early season flows in 2006 were unusually low, offering unusually good fishing conditions […]
'An incredible journey' – Raymond's Clark calls it a career
Three-time Olympian and Raymond native Kirsten Clark announced her retirement from competitive skiing Monday in Portland. Clark has been with the U.S. ski team for 13 years and was ranked third in the world in 2003. “Thirteen years is a long time, my body and my mind are telling me that,” Clark said. “It has […]
LRSW local college athletes
Matt Duffy is a sophomre from Windham playing for the University of Maine hockey team as a defesneman. He has tallied four power play goals and five assists for the Black Bears . The Black Bears went 22-14-2. They were swept in the Hockey East quarterfinals by the University of Massachusetts.. Brett Garland of Buxton […]
LRSW local college athletes
Matt Duffy is a sophomre from Windham playing for the University of Maine hockey team as a defesneman. He has tallied four power play goals and five assists for the Black Bears . The Black Bears went 22-14-2. They were swept in the Hockey East quarterfinals by the University of Massachusetts.. Brett Garland of Buxton […]
Bonny Eagle wrestling all-stars
Bonny Eagle sophomore Dalton Groeger was recently selected as a first team Southwestern Maine Activities Association all-star wrestler. Groeger won the Class A state championship at 103 pounds and he wrestled at last month’s New England Interscholastic Championship in New Haven, Conn. Two Bonny Eagle seniors also made the SMAA all-star wrestling team. Bobby Dedovic […]