Archive for ‘Sports’

  • Player of the Week, Colin Murphy

    Colin Murphy demonstrates leadership, dedication, and enthusiasm in everything he does. “He stays past the end of practice often to work on his specialized pole vault event, managing three different poles this season and qualifying for the State Meet,” Lake Region varsity Track & Field Coach Mark Snow said. “He is always ready to help […]

  • Player of the Week: Ava Smith

    Lake Region varsity girls’ tennis Coach Jenny Dunn selected Ava Smith as the Athletic Boosters Club and Hancock Lumber Player of the Week because “Ava has shown up, worked hard, and has improved every practice and match.” Ava recently powered through a difficult three-set match where she came from behind and won vs a tough […]

  • Player of the Week: Jacob Chadbourne

    Jacob Chadbourne has always been a talented athlete, but this year, he has taken on more of a leadership role, Lake Region varsity baseball Coach Andrew Stacy said. “As a senior with his experience, I expected that from him, and his willingness to constantly challenge himself and improve himself as a young man is a nice example to see,” […]

  • Player of the Week, Kylie Myers

    With Lake Region off to one of their best softball starts in years (7-1), junior Kylie Myers has been one of the driving forces behind the team’s early success. “Kylie has been hitting the ball every game. She seems more confident this year at first base and doing very well hitting in the number one […]

  • Player of the Week — Carly Dyer

    Carly Dyer is a pillar of the Lake Region varsity girls’ lacrosse team. “She is our key player for the draw and on the field, you can see her always putting in her best effort. She is always there to encourage and give feedback to her teammates, always looking out for the team’s best interest,” […]

  • Player of the Week — Josiah England

    Team co-captain, senior Josiah England leaves it all on the field and works harder than every other player every day of the week, says Lake Region varsity boys’ lacrosse Coach George Lawson. “Josiah is a team player. His strength is on defense, where he is an aggressive and smart player. Opponents regret getting near him […]

  • Mural to be painted near race’s starting line

    As runners and walkers gather at the 4 on the Fourth Road race starting area near Food City, they will see a colorful depiction of Bridgton. Gone will be the cream-colored side wall, replaced by a mural. Bridgton 4 on the Fourth Road Race Corporation President Jim Cossey and Race Director Bill Graham recently announced […]

  • Kat Harju named Citizen Volunteer of the Year by state Parks & Rec Association

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer When Kat Harju sat down at a table at the 2023 Maine Parks and Recreation Association annual awards dinner Monday night, she thought she was in the wrong place. She had joined Bridgton Rec Director Gary Colello and Deputy Director Leslie Hayes. “I thought I was coming to the […]

  • Hoop Tourney Time Saturday

    BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT PREVIEW Girls’ Class B South Banks Exposition Building Saturday, Feb. 18, noon #4 Medomak Valley (12-6) vs. #5 Lake Region (13-5) The Panthers of Medomak Valley (Waldoboro) went 4-1 in its last five contests, the only loss a 59-24 thumping by tourney top seed Oceanside. MV has won three straight. The lone common […]

  • Mary’s Firemen for a Cure returns

    AUBURN — Following a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, Mary’s Firemen for a Cure™ returns to Lost Valley Ski Area in Auburn on Saturday, Feb. 25. The event will feature the exciting firefighters’ race, but with a key change to this year’s makeup of the teams. Firefighter teams will be made up of […]