Sports
A car for a hole in one
Aug 19, 2011 12:00 amOXFORD -- On Wednesday, Aug. 24, the Western Maine Veterans’ Advisory Committee is having a golf tournament to support our Veterans. All funds received from this event will be used exclusively for activities and needs of the residents at the Maine Veterans’ Home in South Paris.
Sports Desk
Aug 19, 2011 12:00 amThe time has finally arrived when the athletic teams from Mountain Valey and Dirigo are busy in an an effort to prepare for their respective fall seasons. The student-athletes assembled at designated practice areas on Monday morning to endure preseason drills.
A majority of the teams will conduct two-a-days, meaning practices are currently being held 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. each day. These are held annually for several reasons, including developing techniques, working together as a unit, creating team bonding and physical condioning.
River Valley Outdoors
Aug 19, 2011 12:00 amKayak Fishing Adventure in the Androscoggin River
I just installed an anchor trolley system on a new 13-foot Trident Angler, Ocean Kayak and had to slip the orange and yellow colored craft in the water. I really wanted to see if I could navigate the sit-on-top kayak in the current of the Androscoggin River, and fish at the same time.
And, while testing the anchor system, I thought I’d fling a line into the moving water to see if I could hook a smallmouth bass. I brought along a nine-foot, Loomis 7-weight to give me some oomph when tossing big surface flies.
Peru man shines in pro wrestling debut
Aug 19, 2011 12:00 amMEXICO -- In an electric atmosphere in the sweltering gym at the Mexico Rec Center on Aug. 8, it was pretty obvious which wrestler most of the crowd was there to view.
It was a rare Monday night event of the NWA (National Wrestling Alliance) On Fire, with the highlight of the two-hour event being at the mid-way point when Peru's Jason Dolloff and champion Julian Starr stepped into the ring for a tag team match with Brian Fury and a mystery guest who turned out to be a big tall dude called The Pharoah.
Webb Lake Association fishing contest held
Aug 19, 2011 12:00 amWELD -- The Webb Lake Association of Weld held their annual fishing contest on July 19 at Webb Lake.
A total of 36 people registered at Dummer's Beach to enter the contest.
Winners were:
Adults (16 and over)
1. Todd Wheeler of Bethel, 21.5 inch, 2.5 pound pickerel;
2. Paul Joriclur, 17.5 inch, 2.625-pound bass.
Children
1. Riley Bell, Weld, 22.5 inche, 2.625-pound pickerel;
2. Tanner Wheeler, Bethel, 17.5, 1.25-pound pickerel.
Nine River Valley hall of famers
Aug 12, 2011 12:00 amRIVER VALLEY -- The sheer involvement in the sport can bring rewards beyond imagination, so being recognized by the Maine Baseball Hall Of Fame is certainly a grand achievement.
The recent induction of Mark Palmer increased the total to nine who have River Valley ties that have been forever enshrined in the MBHOF. The 12 were honored at the 41st induction ceremonies at the Portland Holiday Inn By The Bay, are over 500 individuals who are inducted in the prestigious group.
Lobster Bowl provides liftlong memories
Aug 12, 2011 12:00 amRIVER VALLEY -- It certainly proved to be extremely rewarding for those individuals fortunate enough to have been able to participate in the annual Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl classic festivities and the football game that was played last month. The week-long activities was well orchestrated and provided some lifelong memories.
Pair share football experience
Aug 12, 2011 12:00 amRIVER VALLEY -- Simply having been chosen for the annual Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl classic is quite an honor and that was just a beginning because the student-athletes earned and discovered so much. The week leading up to a football game was almost secondary.
For Cam Kaubris and Spencer Ross, they not only shared a room throughout the week, but also shared the stage together by being honored by their peers and coaches.
SUPPORTING RPCAA
Aug 05, 2011 12:00 amSUPPORTING RPCAA -- Rumford Corner VIS President John Kezal recently presented a check to Coach Chris Bean of the Rumford Point CAA and team members. (Photo courtesy of Ann Kezal)
River Valley Outdoors
Aug 05, 2011 12:00 amFly Fishing Stillwater Ponds
Fishing in a lake or pond is quite different than fishing in the moving waters of a stream or river. Water temperatures in still water vary according to depth, and fluctuate more than temperatures in moving water. In a lake, water temperatures may change five to ten degrees by shifting the position of a thermometer ten to 20 feet vertically. A stream may only change a few degrees from top to bottom, possibly because the warm and cold water is constantly being mixed by the current.
