Portland (1-3) @ Windham (1-3) Portland is on a three-game losing streak, but the Bulldogs’ three loses have come against the SMAA’s three top teams. Windham made Gorham’s ground game look sluggish Friday, but Portland’s offense is entirely different. The Eagles’ strong defensive line will need to get pressure on Portland star quarterback Chris Treister […]

Chilly nights, Jack ‘o lanterns, and apple pie with cider, are just a few of the signs fall has arrived in Maine. But perhaps the most spectacular sign of fall is the red, orange and gold leaves blazing their way across the rolling landscape from late-September to mid-October. Leaf peeping in Maine has become a […]

Where does one go to see some of the best fall foliage? How can one tell what to look for? “Red maples turn a nice brilliant, full-red,” said UMO Alumnus Venice Bayrd, the head horticulture librarian for Longwood Gardens, the world-premier display garden in Pennsylvania. “If you want to cultivate a landscape, plant the ones […]

Alewives will be able to swim from the ocean to Highland Lake to spawn now that a new fish passageway has been built around the Highland Lake Dam. The reconstruction of the passageway was hailed by environmentalists who have been seeking to restore a link in the food chain and, ulitmately, the Presumpscot River to […]

Alewives will be able to swim from the ocean to Highland Lake to spawn now that a new fish passageway has been built around the Highland Lake Dam. The reconstruction of the passageway was hailed by environmentalists who have been seeking to restore a link in the food chain and, ulitmately, the Presumpscot River to […]

Seniors Kayla Nowell and Kelsey Powers scored as well as junior Rachel Ferland to give Lake Region a field hockey win over Cape Elizabeth, 3-1, Friday. “They’re the ones that know where to go and know how to handle the ball,” says Lakers coach Dagny Leland. “Those kids that are just coming in are watching […]

Girls soccer Scarborough 4 Windham 0 Windham fell to Scarborough, 4-0, Tuesday, as the Eagles were unable to find an answer to their opponents speed and superior midfield play. With Scarborough winning 50-50 balls and pressuring the Windham defense early, coach Wally LeBlanc made an adjustment. He switched his defense to an offside trap and […]

Gorham (3-0) at Windham (2-1) Gorham running back Justin Villacci sat out Gorham’s 43-21 win over Cheverus last week, but Jon Mitchell filled in well, running for 163 yards on 15 carries and scoring two touchdowns. Unfortunately for Windham, Gorham should have both backs available Friday. Last week the Eagles’ defense allowed Bonny Eagle running […]

FOOTBALL Coach: Chuck Hamaty, 13th season Fall 2005 record: 2-7 Key veterans: Keith Rickett, Dan Rembert, Robert Martin, Patrick Daley, Lee Maher, Cody Dillman, Dylan Adams, Kyle Abrams, Joe Qualey, Tyler Murphy, Bobby Clark, Ryan Cutting, Trent Barter. Key concern: Depth Coach’s outlook: I’m looking forward to playing in November. BOYS SOCCER Coach: Harvery Toews, […]

FOOTBALL Coach: Chuck Hamaty, 13th season Fall 2005 record: 2-7 Key veterans: Keith Rickett, Dan Rembert, Robert Martin, Patrick Daley, Lee Maher, Cody Dillman, Dylan Adams, Kyle Abrams, Joe Qualey, Tyler Murphy, Bobby Clark, Ryan Cutting, Trent Barter. Key concern: Depth Coach’s outlook: I’m looking forward to playing in November. BOYS SOCCER Coach: Harvery Toews, […]