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‘Kristina sets an example for girls throughout Waldo County, the State of Maine and the country’
Sen. Herbig recognizes Kristina Kelly in Senate Chamber
Tue, 01/28/2020 - 7:15pm

AUGUSTA — A local high school soccer star was honored in the State Senate for her achievements throughout her time as a soccer player for Camden Hills Regional High School. Senator Erin Herbig, D-Belfast, honored Lincolnville’s Kristina Kelly in the Senate Chamber on Tuesday, Jan. 28 for being named the National Player of the Year for high school girls by the United Soccer Coaches. A senior at the Rockport school, Kelly is the first Mainer ever to receive the award. In her remarks on the Senate...
‘I am here to take you on an adventure.’
Outdoors columnist John Holyoke to read from new book ‘Evergreens’
Tue, 01/28/2020 - 6:30pm

SEARSPORT — There is nothing that outdoors columnist John Holyoke loves more than a good story. In his first book, Evergreens, Holyoke shares a curated collection of his favorite essays featuring people who are passionate about the outdoors, as well as his memorable encounters with creatures – from salmon to deer to moose to squirrels – that fascinate and confound him. Holyoke will read from and discuss Evergreens , a collection of Maine outdoor stories, Thursday, Feb. 27,...
youth skiing
Camden Snow Bowl middle school ski team enjoys successful start to season
Tue, 01/28/2020 - 3:30pm

CAMDEN — The season has started for the Camden Snow Bowl middle school ski team is underway and the team is experiencing success through four alpine races and three nordic races. The team’s roster includes middle school skiers in sixth through eighth grades from schools ranging from Hampden to Islesboro to Damariscotta with Jason Hearst, Weber Roberts and Alex Cohen as coaches. The team has a current roster of 30 racers with some athletes just beginning to hone their technique in gates along...
Commentary
Leap of Faith: Chairlift Evacuation at the Snow Bowl
Tue, 01/28/2020 - 12:30pm

“You’ll hear a ‘pop,’ kind of like the sound of a .22, as we shoot the line over the cable,” the red-coated ski patroller announced to the lodge full of parka-clad folks last Saturday afternoon. The crowd of 65-plus was split into roughly four sections: ski patrol in their red coats with white crosses; firefighters in their neon glowing yellow jackets and heavy boots; mountain rescue professionals, by far the smallest of the bunches, and the most varied, from wiry, compact men to larger, broad...
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UPDATED: Camden Hills alpine skiers excel at Rumford meet
Tue, 01/28/2020 - 11:15am

RUMFORD — Members of the Camden Hills alpine ski team traveled Friday, Jan. 24 to Black Mountain in Rumford to compete a joint Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference and Mountain Valley Conference giant slalom event. Below are the individual results of Camden Hills skiers that completed both runs and placed in the event. Team results were not available. Girls Division 39. Abigail Williams — 1:22.09 76. Katelynn Colbry — 2:46.70 Boys Division 11. Caellen Roberts...
Multi-agency exercise streamlines emergency response
Firefighters, ski patrol, rock climbers practice together at Snow Bowl lift evacuation drill
Mon, 01/27/2020 - 2:15pm

CAMDEN — Saturday night, Jan. 25, lent perfect conditions for the 65-plus who arranged themselves along the Foxy trail at the Camden Snow Bowl, either sitting up in the air on a stalled chairlift, or assembling below with rescue ropes and climbing equipment. The edge of a heavy rainstorm was on the approach, but temperatures hovered around 32 degrees, just warm enough so ski patrollers, firefighters and High Angle rescue climbers could evacuate the stranded riders, and train each other in...
high school ice hockey
After long break, Camden Hills ice hockey skates past Cony
Mon, 01/27/2020 - 12:30pm

HALLOWELL — When the Camden Hills varsity ice hockey team took to the ice Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Camden National Ice Vault in Hallowell against the Cony/Monmouth/Hall-Dale co-op team, it had been 11 days since the visiting Windjammers had played a game. Not only had 11 days passed since the last game for Camden Hills, but Cony had won five of their last seven contests since Dec. 11, when the Windjammers bested Cony 7-1 in Rockport. “As always we had to enter this game with a plan to earn the...
high school wrestling
Mount View wrestling finishes 1-2 at Foxcroft event
Mon, 01/27/2020 - 11:45am

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Mount View High School wrestling program hit the road Saturday, Jan. 25 to Dover-Foxcroft to compete against a trio of teams at Foxcroft Academy. The Mustangs defeated Calais while losing to Camden Hills and Foxcroft Academy. Foxcroft Academy 52, Mount View 24 106 pounds: Cameron Parlee (FA) won by forfeit 120 pounds: Skylar Gibbs (FA) pinned Hailey Wood (MV) 126 pounds: Enrico Ayala (FA) pinned Morgan Fonger (MV) 132 pounds: Austin Jackson (FA) won by...
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Medomak Valley wrestling earns three wins in Belfast
Mon, 01/27/2020 - 11:15am

BELFAST — The Medomak Valley wrestling team traveled Saturday, Jan. 25 to Belfast and competed against three other programs. The Panthers earned a trio of wins over Maine Central Institute, Penobscot Valley and Caribou. Medomak Valley 54, Penobscot Valley 18 120 pounds: Gavin Readinger (MED) pinned Rylee Harding (PV) 126 pounds: Emily Harris (MED) won by forfeit 132 pounds: Codi Fanning (PV) pinned Ian Doughty (MED) 138 pounds: Franklin Dodge (MED) won by forfeit 145 pounds:...
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Belfast wrestling earns trio of wins at home event
Mon, 01/27/2020 - 11:00am

BELFAST — The Belfast Area High School wrestling program competed at home against three other teams Saturday, Jan. 25. The Lions collected wins over Penobscot Valley, Maine Central Institute and Caribou. Belfast 71, Penobscot Valley 12 106 pounds: Junne Robertson-McIntire (BEL) won by forfeit 113 pounds: Connor Fournier (BEL) won by forfeit 120 pounds: Gavynn Young (BEL) pinned Rylee Harding (PV) 126 pounds: Timothy Smith (BEL) won by forfeit 132 pounds: Codi Fanning (PV) won...
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Camden Hills nordic ski competes at Sassi Memorial
Sun, 01/26/2020 - 5:00pm

RUMFORD — Members of the Camden Hills nordic ski team traveled Saturday, Jan. 25 to Black Mountain in Rumford to compete in the Sassi Memorial event. Below are the individual results of Camden Hills skiers that placed in the event. Team results were not available. Girls Division 53. Allie Gill — 21:02.4 65. Elsie Hildreth — 22:01.5 94. Shiyan Kesser — 24:55.3 95. Alley Johnson — 25:03.4 107. Delia Cognard — 26:33.0 Boys Division 58. Ian Orsmond — 17:46.8 99...
busline league basketball
Oceanside 7th girls basketball bests Medomak in title game
Sun, 01/26/2020 - 3:15pm

ROCKLAND — The top-seeded Medomak and second-seeded Oceanside seventh grade girls basketball teams met on the court Saturday, Jan. 25 at Oceanside High School in Rockland for a Busline League championship showdown. Medomak held narrow leads of 10-9 and 15-14 after the first and second quarters, respectively. Oceanside held a 30-22 lead after the third quarter to collect a 39-33 victory. Scoring for Medomak were Lilly Christ (eight points), Kytana Williamson (13), Audrey Jackson (three), Skylar...
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Oceanside 8th boys basketball tops Camden-Rockport in championship showdown
Sun, 01/26/2020 - 2:45pm

ROCKLAND — The top-seeded Oceanside and second-seeded Camden-Rockport eighth grade boys basketball teams met on the court Saturday, Jan. 25 at Oceanside High School in Rockland for a Busline League championship showdown. Oceanside maintained quarterly advantages of 21-11, 35-25 and 58-33 en route to a 77-44 victory. Oceanside maintained quarterly advantages of 13-2, 32-4 and 49-18 en route to a 65-35 victory. Scoring for Camden-Rockport were Liam O’Dwyer (six points), Will Duke (five), Quincy...
high school wrestling
Camden Hills wrestling sweeps competition at Foxcroft event
Sun, 01/26/2020 - 10:30am

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Camden Hills wrestling program hit the road Saturday, Jan. 25 to Dover-Foxcroft to compete against a trio of teams at Foxcroft Academy. The Windjammers swept the competition and earned a trio of victories over Foxcroft Academy, Calais and Mount View. Camden Hills 57, Foxcroft Academy 24 106 pounds: Julian Henderson (CH) pinned Kholton Perry (FA) 113 pounds: Eric Andrews (CH) won by forfeit 120 pounds: Kai Sassa (CH) pinned Skylar Gibbs (FA) 126 pounds:...
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Oceanside wrestling goes winless in Bucksport
Sun, 01/26/2020 - 10:15am

BUCKSPORT — The Oceanside wrestling team traveled Saturday, Jan. 25 to Bucksport to compete against five other programs. The Mariners were not able to collect a victory as Oceanside fell to Winslow, Washington Academy, Bucksport, Fort Kent and Dexter. Winslow 48, Oceanside 0 120 pounds: Samuel Schmitt (WIN) pinned Carter Fogarty (OS) 138 pounds: Damien Gilley (WIN) won by forfeit 152 pounds: Allen Rogerts (WIN) won by forfeit 160 pounds: Riley Landry (WIN) won by forfeit 170...
busline league basketball
Lincolnville boys basketball bests Searsport in playoffs
Sun, 01/26/2020 - 9:45am

LINCOLNVILLE — The top-seeded Lincolnville and fourth-seeded Searsport middle school basketball teams met on the court Saturday, Jan. 25 in Lincolnville for a Busline League small school north division semifinal playoff contest. Lincolnville maintained quarterly advantages of 10-3, 31-13 and 40-16 en route to a 49-25 victory. Scoring for Lincolnville were Hayden Davis (21 points), Mason Clark (six), Sage Burgess (six), Caden Fowler (four), Thomas Leadbetter (four), Cam Gautreau (three), Avery...
busline league basketball
Oceanside 7th boys basketball tops Medomak for Busline League crown
Sat, 01/25/2020 - 3:00pm

ROCKLAND — The top-seeded Oceanside and third-seeded Medomak seventh grade boys basketball teams met on the court Saturday, Jan. 25 at Oceanside High School in Rockland for a Busline League championship showdown. Oceanside maintained quarterly advantages of 21-11, 35-25 and 58-33 en route to a 77-44 victory. Scoring for Medomak were Kristian Schumann (11 points), Jack Martin (eight), Gabe Lash (seven), Carrick Lally (six), Vishal Mellor (four), Porter Gahagan (four), Noah Tardiff (three), Liam...
high school wrestling
Erik Benner’s 100th career pin highlights Medomak Valley wrestling mid-week event
Fri, 01/24/2020 - 10:15pm

DIXFIELD — The Medomak Valley wrestling program traveled Wednesday, Jan. 22 to Dixfield to compete against a trio of teams at Dirigo High School. The trip was highlighted by Erik Benner earning his 100th career pin a week after earning his 150th career win. Benner is the second wrestler in program history to achieve either of those feats, according to Billy Bramhall, the head coach of the Panthers. Below are individual results of the Medomak Valley wrestlers. Team scores were...
High school wrestling
UPDATED: Mount View wrestling goes 2-2 in Howland event
Fri, 01/24/2020 - 10:00pm

HOWLAND — The Mount View High School wrestling team hit the road Saturday, Jan. 18 to compete against four teams at Penobscot Valley High School in Howland. The Mustangs earned victory over Ellsworth and Penobscot Valley while falling to Caribou and Medomak Valley. Medomak Valley 42, Mount View 24 120 pounds: Gavin Readinger (MED) pinned Hailey Wood (MV) 126 pounds: Morgan Fonger (MV) pinned Ian Doughty (MED) 132 pounds: Emma Fonger (MV) won by forfeit 138 pounds: Josh...
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UPDATED: Medomak Valley wrestling sweeps Howland event
Fri, 01/24/2020 - 9:45pm

HOWLAND — The Medomak Valley wrestling program hit the road Saturday, Jan. 18 to compete against four other teams at Penobscot Valley in Howland. The Panthers swept the competition with victories over Penobscot Valley, Mount View, Ellsworth and Caribou. Medomak Valley 42, Mount View 24 120 pounds: Gavin Readinger (MED) pinned Hailey Wood (MV) 126 pounds: Morgan Fonger (MV) pinned Ian Doughty (MED) 132 pounds: Emma Fonger (MV) won by forfeit 138 pounds: Josh MacDougall (MED)...
busline league basketball
Busline League large school basketball championship games set for Jan. 25
Fri, 01/24/2020 - 12:15pm

ROCKLAND — The four championship middle school basketball games for the Busline League large school division are set with teams from Oceanside, Medomak, Camden-Rockport and Troy Howard slated to participate Saturday, Jan. 25 at Oceanside High School in Rockland. Championship games will run every two hours, starting at 9 a.m. Gymnasium doors will open for spectators at 8:30 a.m. Admission will be $2 for adults, $1 for students and $5 for a nuclear family. Concessions will be available all day...
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Oceanside 8th girls basketball tops Medomak in semifinals
Fri, 01/24/2020 - 9:15am

THOMASTON — The Oceanside and Medomak eighth grade girls basketball teams took to the hardwood Thursday, Jan. 23 in Thomaston for a Busline League semifinal contest. Oceanside held quarterly leads of 13-11, 26-22 and 30-28 en route to a 42-39 victory. Scoring for Oceanside were C. Lamb (two points), S. Vose (12), N. Hitz (three), J. Barnard (three), S. Daggett (18) and G. Webber (four). Scoring for Medomak were K. Blake (one point), K. Kurr (three), E. Luce (nine), S. Nelson (eight), O. Pelkley...
busline league basketball
Medomak 7th girls basketball shoots past Troy Howard in semifinals
Thu, 01/23/2020 - 11:15pm

WALDOBORO — The Medomak and Troy Howard seventh grade girls basketball teams met on the hardwood in Waldoboro for a Busline League semifinal playoff contest Thursday, Jan. 23. Medomak held quarterly leads of 11-0, 22-8 and 30-11 en route to a 36-13 victory. Scoring for Medomak were Lilly Christ (four points, seven rebounds, two steals), Kytana Williamson (11 points, seven rebounds, three assists, five steals), Emma Haney (two points), Audrey Jackson (10 points, 13 rebounds, one assist, one...
busline league basketball
Medomak 7th boys basketball tops GSB in semifinals
Thu, 01/23/2020 - 9:15pm

DAMARISCOTTA — The third-seeded Medomak seventh grade boys basketball team hit the road Thursday, Jan. 23 for a Busline League semifinal contest against second-seeded Great Salt Bay in Damariscotta. Medomak maintained quarterly advantages of 13-4, 25-12 and 38-16 en route to a 42-29 victory. Scoring for Medomak were Kristian Schumann (12 points), Gabe Lash (11), Vishal Mellor (seven), Jack Martin (six), Liam Belyea (two), Liam Winchenbach (two) and Carrick Lally (two). Scoring for Great Salt...
high school skiing
Camden Hills girls place first, boys fifth at Oxford Hills nordic ski classical
Thu, 01/23/2020 - 7:00pm

NORWAY — The Camden Hills nordic ski team traveled Wednesday, Jan. 22 to Norway to compete in the Oxford Hills Classical. In the girls division, the Windjammers placed first with 783 points. In the boys division, the Windjammers placed fifth with 732 points. Below are individual results of the competitors from Camden Hills. Girls Division 2. Allie Gill — 23:18 4. Elsie Hildreth — 24:13 7. Lillian Nelson — 26:48 8. Shiyan Kesser — 26:53 9. Katie Thorn — 30:07 10. Chloe Cognard...
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UPDATED: Local alpine skiers compete at Mt. Abram
Thu, 01/23/2020 - 5:45pm

GREENWOOD — Members of the Camden Hills, Islesboro and Oceanside alpine ski teams traveled to Mt. Abram on Monday, Jan. 20 to compete in the Oxford Hills Invitational. Below are results of area skiers who placed in the competition, and their combined times from the two runs. Girls Division 33. Abigail Williams — Camden Hills — 2:04.40 42. Marlie Berard — Camden Hills — 2:13.97 49. Lizzie Larsen-Leavins — Camden Hills — 2:30.43 52. Hailey Jones — Camden Hills — 2:47.72 56...
youth wrestling
Local youth wrestlers excel in annual MCWC Maine Youth Opener
Wed, 01/22/2020 - 8:15pm

ROCKPORT — The Midcoast Wrestling Club (MCWC) hosted its annual MCWC Maine Youth Opener on Sunday, Jan. 19 at Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport. The event drew wrestlers in preschool through eighth grade from all around the state, including other area programs such as Belfast, Mount View and Oceanside. Below are the results from the event involving area youth wrestlers. Preschool and Kindergarten Division 35 pounds: Wade Eaton (MCWC) lost by...
busline league basketball
Lincolnville boys basketball shoots past North Haven
Wed, 01/22/2020 - 11:30am

LINCOLNVILLE — The top-seeded Lincolnville and eighth-seeded North Haven middle school boys basketball teams met on the hardwood in Lincolnville for a Busline League quarterfinal playoff contest Monday, Jan. 20. The host Lynx held quarterly advantages of 16-4, 26-9 and 36-13 en route to a 46-19 victory. Scoring for Lincolnville were Matt Mitchell (six points), Mickey Nowell (six), Sage Burgess (six), Thomas Leadbetter (six), Canyon Palise (four), Hayden Davis (four), RJ Bixby (four), Bryce...
busline league playoffs
Lincolnville girls basketball tops Searsport in quarterfinals
Tue, 01/21/2020 - 9:30pm

LINCOLNVILLE — The third-seeded Lincolnville and sixth-seeded Searsport middle school girls basketball teams met on the court in Lincolnville for a Busline League small school quarterfinal playoff contest Tuesday, Jan. 21. Lincolnville possessed quarterly advantages of 23-2, 31-9 and 49-18 en route to a 55-26 victory. Scoring for Lincolnville were Natalie Bolduc (20 points), Roo Boetsch (12), Jaden Johnson (10), Angel Haynes (seven), Chloe Day-Lynch (two), Lucy O'Brien (two) and Grace Moody (...
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Medomak 8th girls basketball tops Camden-Rockport in quarterfinals
Tue, 01/21/2020 - 9:15pm

WALDOBORO — The fourth-seeded Medomak and fifth-seeded Camden-Rockport eighth grade girls basketball teams met on the hardwood in Waldoboro for a Busline League quarterfinal round playoff contest Tuesday, Jan. 21. The host Riverhawks collected a 34-22 victory over the visiting Schooners. Scoring for Medomak were Kylie Blake (four points), Kaylee Kurr (six), Eliza Luce (eight), Sara Nelson (10), Olivia Pelkey (four) and Haley Puchalski (two). Scoring for Camden-Rockport were Amelia Johnson (11...
busline league basketball
Camden-Rockport 8th boys basketball defeats Troy Howard in semifinals
Tue, 01/21/2020 - 9:00pm

CAMDEN — The Camden-Rockport and Troy Howard eighth grade boys basketball teams met on the court in Camden for a Busline League semifinal round playoff contest Tuesday, Jan. 21. Camden-Rockport maintained quarterly advantages of 16-10, 36-22 and 49-27 en route to a 63-38 victory. Scoring for Troy Howard were C. Castro (one point), F. Abbett (three), P. Lovejoy (two), B. Osborne (eight), E. Veilleu (six), S. Feild (12) and C. Littlefield (six). First names were not available. Scoring for Camden-...
customizing fly fishing adventures to wild and remote Alaska
Wilderness Waters Travel founder to speak at Trout Unlimited meeting
Tue, 01/21/2020 - 3:30pm

ROCKPORT — The Georges River Chapter of Trout Unlimited (GRTU) will host speaker Gary Merrill during the monthly meeting on Monday, Feb. 10, in the upstairs mezzanine at Flatbread Co., 399 Commercial St. ( rte 1) in Rockport. The meeting will start at 6 p.m. with an informal gathering for conversation and dinner from the menu for those who wish. The members’ meeting begins at 7 p.m. Gary Merrill is the founder of Wilderness Waters Travel. He specializes in creating custom fly fishing adventures...
Camden-Rockport Middle hosting basketball game to raise funds for charity
Tue, 01/21/2020 - 1:00pm

CAMDEN — A student versus staff basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 11 will be held as a culminating event for recent lessons the eighth grade students at Camden-Rockport Middle School have received on global clean water and sanitation issues. From their exploration into what is going on and why, students choose a region in the world where they most want help and then create projects highlighting and advocating for charities who are developing solutions for these issues. The projects are then part of...
high school wrestling
Oceanside wrestling splits home event
Tue, 01/21/2020 - 9:45am

ROCKLAND — The Oceanside High School wrestling program hosted four other teams Monday, Jan. 20 in Rockland. The Mariners went 2-2 on the day with wins against Gardiner and Mt. Blue while falling to Belfast and Skowhegan. Belfast 55, Oceanside 17 106 pounds: Connor Fournier (BEL) won by forfeit 113 pounds: Hagen Chase (BEL) won by forfeit 120 pounds: Carter Fogarty (OS) pinned Gavynn Young (BEL) 126 pounds: Timothy Smith (BEL) won by forfeit 132 pounds: Kaden Bonin (BEL) won by...
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Camden Hills wrestling collects three victories in Thorndike
Tue, 01/21/2020 - 9:30am

THORNDIKE — The Camden Hills wrestling team traveled to Thorndike to compete against five other programs Monday, Jan. 20. The Windjammers collected victories over Mount View, Morse and Nokomis. Results from matches against Maine Central Institute and Mt. Ararat/Brunswick were not available. Camden Hills 52, Mount View 27 106 pounds: Julian Henderson (CH) won by forfeit 113 pounds: Eric Andrews (CH) won by forfeit 120 pounds: Joshua Saucier (CH) won by technical pin against...
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Belfast wrestling posts 4-0 record in Rockland
Mon, 01/20/2020 - 10:45pm

ROCKLAND — The Belfast Area High School wrestling team hit the road Monday, Jan. 20 to compete against four other teams at Oceanside High School in Rockland. The Lions swept the competition with wins over Mt. Blue, Oceanside, Skowhegan and Gardiner. Belfast 72, Mt. Blue 12 106 pounds: Connor Fournier (BEL) pinned Jacob St. Pierre (MB) 113 pounds: Gavynn Young (BEL) won by forfeit 120 pounds: Junne Robertson-McIntire (BEL) won by forfeit 126 pounds: Timothy Smith (BEL) won by...
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Mount View wrestling finishes 1-4 at home event
Mon, 01/20/2020 - 8:00pm

THORNDIKE — The Mount View High School wrestling team hosted a wrestling meet that included five other teams Monday, Jan. 20. The Mustangs defeated Maine Central Institute while losing to Camden Hills, Morse, Mt. Ararat/Brunswick and Nokomis. Camden Hills 52, Mount View 27 106 pounds: Julian Henderson (CH) won by forfeit 113 pounds: Eric Andrews (CH) won by forfeit 120 pounds: Joshua Saucier (CH) won by technical pin against Hailey Wood (MV) 126 pounds: Morgan Fonger (MV)...
Special Olympics Maine Winter Games Jan. 26-28
Mon, 01/20/2020 - 5:15pm
Special Olympics Maine celebrates the 50th anniversary of its state Winter Games Jan. 26-28. In 1970, Special Olympics Maine held the world’s very first Special Olympics Winter Games. It all began on a small hill in Gorham with only a handful of people. This month, Special Olympics Maine will host nearly 400 athletes from 59 teams at Sugarloaf for the 50th annual Special Olympics Maine Winter Games. The events begin on Sunday evening, Jan. 26 with one of Maine’s largest community suppers...
Camden Hills basketball programs to host youth clinic, lasagna dinner Feb. 1
Mon, 01/20/2020 - 2:00pm

ROCKPORT — The booster program for the Camden Hills boys and girls basketball programs will be hosting a lasagna dinner fundraiser at the high school Saturday, Feb. 1. Prior to the dinner, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., a youth basketball clinic will be held by varsity basketball players for elementary and middle school students from the towns of Appleton, Camden, Hope, Lincolnville and Rockport. The youth clinic will include a three point contest with 12 shots for $5 and a meet and great with the...
photo contest, chili-chowder cookoff, hikes, sledding, mini golf, and more
Winter Whoopla to bring winter fun to Downtown Belfast
Mon, 01/20/2020 - 11:00am
BELFAST — Enjoy a variety of winter festivities in Downtown Belfast's 3rd Annual Winter Whoopla, Friday Jan. 31, from 7 – 10 p.m., and Saturday, Feb. 1, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Events begin on Friday night with a Frost & Flannel Dance at the Belfast Boathouse and continue into Saturday, including: Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser hosted by the Waldo County YMCA Our Town Belfast Cabin Reliever Sale (downtown Belfast) Build a Snowman Photo Contest (runs Dec. 14 - Jan. 30) Sledding on the Commons...
high school wrestling
Oceanside wrestling finishes seventh at Cheverus Invitational
Sun, 01/19/2020 - 7:45pm

PORTLAND — The Oceanside High School wrestling team hit the road Saturday, Jan. 18 to compete in Portland at the Cheverus Invitational. The Mariners finished seventh with 66 points. Placing for the Mariners were Matthew Spear (first), Silas Spear (second), Liam Doherty (fourth) and Kaleb Blackwell (third). 120 pounds: Silas Spear pinned Jillian Lindgren (Fryeburg) and pinned by Sean Radel (Kennebunk). 132 pounds: Seth Spear pinned James Holly (York), pinned...
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Camden Hills wrestling earns three victories in Farmington
Sun, 01/19/2020 - 7:00pm

FARMINGTON — The Camden Hills wrestling team traveled Saturday, Jan. 18 to Farmington to compete at Mt. Blue High School. The Windjammers collected victories against Nokomis, Mt. Blue and Piscataquis. Camden Hills 48, Nokomis 36 106 pounds: Julian Henderson (CH) won by forfeit 113 pounds: Eric Andrews (CH) won by forfeit 120 pounds: Joshua Saucier (CH) won by forfeit 126 pounds: Calvin Peck (NOK) pinned Devin Hutchinson (CH) 132 pounds: Tyler Preble (NOK) won by forfeit 138...
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UPDATED: Midcoast alpine skiers excel in Pakulski Slalom
Sun, 01/19/2020 - 6:30pm

KENTS HILL — A trio of area high school alpine ski programs were represented Saturday, Jan. 18 at the Pakulski Slalom at Kent’s Hill as skiers from Camden Hills, Oceanside and Islesboro participated in the event. In the girls division, Camden Hills placed 11th with 563 points. In the boys division, Camden Hills finished fourth with 742 points, Islesboro finished 13th with 176 points and Oceanside finished 14th with 140 points. Girls Division 51. Mae Gallace — Camden Hills — 1:...
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UPDATED: Camden Hills, Islesboro alpine skiers excel, twice, at Titcomb Mountain meets
Sun, 01/19/2020 - 4:00pm

FARMINGTON — The Camden Hills and Islesboro alpine ski teams traveled Friday, Jan. 10 and Wednesday, Jan. 15 to Farmington to compete at Titcomb Mountain in the Otterslide Opener. Below are the results from both days. Friday, Jan. 10 Results In the girls division, Camden Hills finished 11th with 471 points. In the boys division, Camden Hills finished fifth with 708 points while Islesboro finished 11th with 172 points. Camden Hills girls 23. Abigail Williams...
music, readings, and commemoration of past and current struggles
Martin Luther King Day Walk, community gathering in Belfast
Sun, 01/19/2020 - 2:45pm
BELFAST — The 31st annual Martin Luther King Candlelight Walk and community gathering will be held Monday, Jan. 20. The walk will start from the Belfast Post Office at 4:30 p.m., and proceed to the First Church on Spring Street for a gathering with music, readings from MLK's dedicated work, and commemoration of past and current struggles for racial justice. “We are pleased to welcome as the keynote speaker Desiree Vargas,” said a news release. Vargas is a racial justice activist and advocate,...
high school skiing
Camden Hills boys, girls nordic skiers finish top 15 in Maranacook Waves
Sat, 01/18/2020 - 11:00pm

WATERVILLE — The Camden Hills nordic ski team traveled to Waterville to compete Saturday, Jan. 18 in the Maranacook Waves at Quarry Road Trails. In the girls division, Camden Hills finished eighth with 630 points. In the boys division, Camden Hills placed 12th with 576 points. Girls Division 33. Allie Gill — 21:54.2 56. Alley Johnson — 24:53.7 64. Shiyan Kesser — 26:48.6 65. Katie Thorn — 27:06.2 71. Lillian Nelson — 29:13.6 72. Delia Cognard — 29:18.1 81. Chloe Cognard — 31:...
high school wrestling
Belfast wrestling finishes 3-1 at Bath event
Sat, 01/18/2020 - 10:30pm

BATH — The Belfast Area High School wrestling team traveled Saturday, Jan. 18 to Bath to compete at an event hosted by Morse High School. The Lions posted a 3-1 record with wins over Bucksport, Lincoln Academy and Morse. The team suffered a loss to Oxford Hills. Belfast 72, Bucksport 12 106 pounds: Connor Fournier (BEL) won by forfeit 113 pounds: Gavynn Young (BEL) pinned Kaleb Nightingale (BUCK) 120 pounds: Travis Hutchinson (BUCK) pinned Haley Wood (BEL) 126 pounds: Timothy...
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Mount View wrestling tops Mt. Blue in mid-week event
Fri, 01/17/2020 - 10:00pm

NEWCASTLE — The Mount View wrestling program hit the road Wednesday, Jan. 15 for a mid-week wrestling event in Newcastle against Lincoln Academy and Mt. Blue. The Mustangs collected a victory over Mt. Blue and no results were reported from the Lincoln Academy match. Mount View 36, Mt. Blue 24 106 pounds: Jacob St. Pierre (MB) won by forfeit 120 pounds: Hailey Wood (MV) won by forfeit 126 pounds: Morgan Fonger (MV) won by forfeit 138 pounds: Emma Fonger (MV) won by forfeit 145...
Focus Midcoast trails and pathways
Fri, 01/17/2020 - 5:30pm
With a focus on growing our communities in healthy and sustainable ways, the Camden-Rockport Pathways Committee is interested in knowing more about the various groups that have been involved in building and using trails throughout the Midcoast, and what each group's future plans include. A Connector Summit will be held Jan. 23, upstairs at Flatbread Pizza in Rockport, to share updates of respective programs and progress. One immediate product will be a map outlining current trails and pathways...
high school football
How Camden Hills and Mount View would be affected by latest eight-man football proposal
Fri, 01/17/2020 - 4:45pm

AUGUSTA — The football committee for the Maine Principals’ Association, the state’s governing body for high school athletics, gave its nod of approval Monday, Jan. 13, to altering the landscape of eight-man football, a move that is slated to affect the football programs at Camden Hills and Mount View high schools. The committee unanimously endorsed the proposal, according to the Bangor Daily News. This will change the divisional enrollment cutoffs and will introduce a new system of...

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