Three days a week Windham High School student Ryan Parker departs from English and heads through the halls to his next period with highlights from recent sporting events flashing through his mind. But he’s not daydreaming. He’s actually preparing for the class. Contemporary Issues in Sports – which is team-taught by Julie Smyth, an English […]

Both Windham and Bonny Eagle sent contingents of athletes to participate in the 58th Westbrook-Gorham Rotary Club Patriots Day Road Race, and the Scots’ boys narrowly missed taking home the team trophy. Evan Embrey (3rd), Eric Favreau (8th) and Ben Roy (12th) each had strong performances for Bonny Eagle, finishing near the top of the […]

Siblings compete at snowboard nationals Hannah and Tyler Blackburn of Windham returned Monday from the 2006 US Snowboard Association National Championships, where 1400 of the top snowboarders from around the country converged for six days of competition in Tahoe, Calif. Both students at Carrabassett Valley Academy, freshman Hannah, and Tyler, a junior, earned their way […]

The start of the 2005-06 season didn’t go how it was supposed to for Matt Duffy, a Windham native who was selected in the fourth round of last year’s National Hockey League entry draft. In ’04-05, Duffy, who stands 6-foot-2 and weighs 195 pounds, dominated his final season playing for the Manchester (NH) Junior Monarchs. […]

Ask any middle school track coach about their experience working with the team and you’re likely to hear similar responses. The words of Windham girls coach Cindy Pellerin are typical. “It’s been a great experience,” Pellerin said. “The kids are excited to be here and that’s what we like…to get them hooked on it.” Evidence […]

Ask any middle school track coach about their experience working with the team and you’re likely to hear similar responses. The words of Windham girls coach Cindy Pellerin are typical. “It’s been a great experience,” Pellerin said. “The kids are excited to be here and that’s what we like…to get them hooked on it.” Evidence […]

League swimming all-stars Bonny Eagle’s Hannah Branch was named to the Southern Maine High School Swim League all-conference team in the 100 butterfly, 200 medley relay, 200 individual medley and 400 freestyle relay. The Scots Mary Yarumian was named all-academic. Legion baseball meeting A meeting will be held Friday for those interested in playing Legion […]

Kelley Handy took first place in the 15-yard freestyle at a Special Olympics regional swim meet Friday in Cape Elizabeth. The 13-year-old from Raymond was one of dozens of competitors from 16 schools and programs that attended the event. “Competing is fun,” said Handy, “and I like the feel of the water.” Patrick Huber and […]

Kelley Handy took first place in the 15-yard freestyle at a Special Olympics regional swim meet Friday in Cape Elizabeth. The 13-year-old from Raymond was one of dozens of competitors from 16 schools and programs that attended the event. “Competing is fun,” said Handy, “and I like the feel of the water.” Patrick Huber and […]

Showing off the form that made her a three-time Olympian, Kirsten Clark, a native of Raymond, took the top spot in Saturday’s women’s downhill race at the U.S. Alpine Championships, held this week at Sugarloaf USA. Clark finished in a time of 1:19.65 and was clocked at a top speed of 69.5 mph. She also […]