Sports
Friendship Series gets underway today
Jun 24, 2011 12:00 amREGION -- The wrestling will be genuine when competitors step on the mat for the 27th annual Maine/Nebraska Friendship Series, with Mount Blue hosting the second leg of the event on June 23 at 6 p.m.
The Cougar venue will feature 15 wrestlers from Mountain Valley, Oak Hill and Dirigo.
The Cornhuskers competed at Winslow on June 21, and wrestle at Morse on June 25th and Marshwood on June 27th. The exchange was created in 1985 and is the longest running exchange between two states in the entire country.
Cougar rally falls short in regional final
Jun 24, 2011 12:00 amSTANDISH -- Prior to the game, Dirigo echoed the adage of early and often, regarding the ability to score runs. However, the latter materialized late and a seventh inning rally simply came up a little short.
The Cougars started slow, but got the offense going by scoring five runs in the top of the seventh, with the tying and go-ahead runners on base, but the efforts were not enough as Saint Dominics won 7-6 to reclaim the Class C Western regional championship.
Analysis of Dirigo baseball team
Jun 24, 2011 12:00 amFirst and foremost, there’s no “I” in team because every player is an equal part, they rejoice after each win and share in the losses. The disappointment was quite evident on the faces of the Dirigo baseball players as they sat in the dugout following a loss in the regional championship game. The Cougars season had ended prematurely, exactly one game shy of their predetermined goal.
Cougars avenge St. Dom's to claim MVC title
Jun 17, 2011 12:00 amFARMINGTON -- It certainly wasn’t a thing of beauty, however, Dirigo persevered to win its first-ever Mountain Valley Conference baseball championship under the lights at historic Hippach Field.
The Cougars started slow, but got the offense going by scoring eight runs in the third and fourth innings en route to a solid 10-4 win against Saint Dominics.
Camperships offered
Jun 17, 2011 12:00 amRUMFORD -- The River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition has been awarded funding to offer Camperships for local children ages 5-12 to attend the Greater Rumford Community Center Day Camp at Black Mountain who might not have to opportunity to attend otherwise.
Falcons summer hoop camp
Jun 17, 2011 12:00 amRUMFORD -- The Falcons summer hoop camp will run from June 20 to July 1 at Mountain Valley High School for students in grades 2 thru 8.
The camp is open to any area youngsters that have the desire to learn more about the great game of basketball, regardless of previous experience. The goal of camp is to fulfill the individual expectation of the participants, whether it is playing in the championship game at the Cumberland County Civic Center or engaging in healthy exercise and friendly competition.
Players of the Week
Jun 17, 2011 12:00 amForrest Berry was the Green Monster Player of the game in the season opener on May 26th against the Blue Diamonds.
Forrest is nine years old and is in his rookie year of farm league with the Green Monsters. Forrest has proven to have natural athletic ability, a willingness to learn and respect for his coaches and has been a great addition to the team.
TRAILS DAY WORKERS
Jun 17, 2011 12:00 amTRAILS DAY WORKERS -- As part of National Trails Day, members of the Mahoosuc Land Trust from Andover, Bethel and Rumford spent June 4 on trail maintenance on the East Andover Road trails to Rumford Whitecap. From left are Tim Akers, Leon Akers, Bob Iles, John Foster, Dennis Breton, Fred Bailey, Jon Starr, Bob Duplessie and Dan Elliott. (Photo courtesy of Jolan Ippolito)
KEEGAN MEMORIAL AWARD WINNERS
Jun 17, 2011 12:00 amKEEGAN MEMORIAL AWARD WINNERS -- These Dirigo High School student athletes were honored by their coaches by being chosen to receive the Frank Keegan Memorial Award. From left are Mike Chow, boys' track; Meredith Brown, girls' tennis; Joel Cloutier, boys' tennis; Arik Fenstermacher, baseball; Hannah Knight, girls' track; Natasha Deroche, softball. The student athletes who have earned this award not only are superior athletes, but, their sportsmanship, devotion to their school and their teams mirror the characteristics of Frank Keegan of Dixfield.
River Valley Outdoors
Jun 17, 2011 12:00 amStepping into the waist-deep, swirling stream was like stepping into another time zone.
The deep green foliage surrounded the little stream with cooling shade, like hundreds of leafy arms, protecting the trout-filled waters from the hot sun. I needed a refreshing dip to replenish my body and mind.
