Sports
Maine Amateur Wrestling to HOF to induct Gilbert
Apr 12, 2013 12:00 amDIXFIELD --There is not much that Doug Gilbert hasn't experienced in wrestling. Even after five decades, a burning desire still fuels the fire because every match has the potential for future success.
Gilbert, the current Dirigo coach, has truly gained respect through out the wrestling community and those efforts and sacrifices haven't gone unnoticed. He will be inducted in the Maine Amateur Wrestling Hall of Fame this summer. He will be joined by Dr. Tom Ward, Maynard Pelletier, Jon Kane and Rusty Smith.
Dirigo baseball team preview
Apr 12, 2013 12:00 amDIXFIELD -- Over the past few seasons, the level of expectations have been extremely high surrounding the Dirigo baseball team and this spring will be no exception because there is plenty to go around. Exactly how far the Cougars will be able to go lies directly in the players abilities to execute.
Still, the program has developed a winning tradition, but at the same time, the players realize that nothing can be taken for granted. Last spring, the Cougars lost the first game of the season to St. Doms and then won 19 straight, including the state championship.GRCC softball signups
Apr 12, 2013 12:00 amRUMFORD -- The GRCC is now taking signups for girls' softball, farm and senior divisions.
This is for ages 6-14 (birthdate as of April 30). Even if you played last year, you still must register by May 3.
To register or for more information, call the GRCC at 369-9906.
Baseball tryouts Saturday
Apr 05, 2013 12:00 amDIXFIELD -- Tryouts for the major leagues (ages 9-12) of the Western Mountain Cal Ripken Baseball League (Rumford, Mexico, Dixfield area) will take place from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Dirigo High School.
Prior to tryouts, there will be a coach's meeting for both major and minor leagues from 8-10 a.m. All coaches are strongly encouraged to attend. For tryouts, the cut off date is April 30th for turning 9 or not turning 13. All new interested boys and girls ages 9-12 who want to play baseball must try out, unless they were already on a previous roster.Exciting finishes highlight GRCC hoop
Apr 05, 2013 12:00 amSeen here is action during the Prep League playoffs. (Times photos by Bruce Farrin)
Wrestling success through the years
Apr 05, 2013 12:00 amRUMFORD -- Although the names changed from Stephens to Rumford High School, the wrestling program achieved monumental success and the span between 1967-81, the maroon and white (finished first or second 11 times in 14 years) proved to be a force on both the state and national levels.
There was no mistaking who was in complete charge- coach Jerry Perkins, however, the main constant has been that the student-athletes have all come from the same blue-collar, mill-town area nestled in the mountains of western Maine.
Meeting for GRCC girls' softball coaches
Apr 05, 2013 12:00 amRUMFORD -- There will be a meeting Wednesday for all those interested in coaching girls' softball through the Greater Rumford Community Center.
The 4:30 p.m. meeting at the GRCC will be for teams in the Junior League (ages 6-11) and Senior League (ages 11-14). Teams are from Rumford, Dixfield, Peru and Canton.
For more information or not able to attend, call the GRCC at 369-9906.
Baseball registrations upcoming
Mar 29, 2013 12:00 amDIXFIELD -- Registration in the Western Mountain Cal Ripken Baseball League for both major and minor leagues (ages 6-12) in the Rumford, Mexico and Dixfield area will take place Friday from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at Dirigo High School.
Cut off date for ages requirement is April 30 (have to be age 6 as of April 30 or can't be 13 as of April 30). This is a league registration for all players from all towns, including current roster players.
