Plourde, 21, finished with an even par 71 to keep ahead of top challengers Ruby Haylock and Kristin Kannegieser.
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MIFF sees strong attendance, high energy as film festival ends 2021 run
Sunday’s rainy weather was not much good if heading outside, but it was perfect for watching movies — a sentiment embraced by many attendees on the final day of the 24th Maine International Film Festival in Waterville.
Caleb Manuel fends off rivals with steady play to win his first Maine Amateur Championship
The Topsham native plays a bogey-free final round, shooting a 2-under 68 to edge Will Kannegieser by one shot.
Crowded leaderboard emerges at Maine Amateur Championship
Caleb Manuel, Will Kannegieser and Joe Alvarez share the lead heading into the final round Thursday.
Caleb Manuel grabs first round lead at the Maine Amateur Championship
The 19-year old from Topsham makes consecutive birdies on final three holes to finish the round 2-under par.
San Francisco Giants select UMaine pitcher Nick Sinacola in the 7th round of MLB draft
The Black Bears righty is set to play pro ball after he earned America East Pitcher of the Year honors this season.
Auto racing notes: Douglass gets ‘over the hump’ with Pro Stocks victory
Sidney driver had been running consistently in top five; speed records fall at Wiscasset Speedway.
Serious injury reported as Belgrade cleans up from destructive ‘microburst’ storm
A person was extricated from her car and taken to the hospital, officials said, while weather service officials said some 300 trees were uprooted by the intense storm with wind gusts reaching up to 90 mph.
Personalities, on and off course, highlight Korn Ferry Tour’s arrival
From player-caddie relationships to long stretches away from home, a variety of circumstances bring players to Maine.
Cal Ripken baseball state tournaments are under way
The 10U state tournament is being played in Sidney while the 12Us are in Auburn.