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Windham athlete finishes seventh nationally in Triple Jump competition
Many are familiar with the term “adulting” to describe the mundane responsibilities that make up the daily life of an adult, but there’s not a term to describe the lives of teenagers whose days are packed with classes, homework, practices, and work, while maintaining a social life and preparing for their futures full of adulting. Some call this overachieving, but in the eyes of most teens today, it’s simply what it means to be a teen.
Case puts on driving clinic at Cumberland
Cumberland, ME — Walter Case Jr., the 12th-ranked driver on the all-time dash wins list, added six victories to his lifetime total on Friday (July 5) at Cumberland Raceway, bringing him to 11,395. Case started his six-pack by taking both $15,986 divisions of the Maine Sire Stakes for 2-year-old...
Racing remains at forefront for Windham’s Derek Kneeland
For Windham auto racer Derek Kneeland, the only way to define your limits is by going beyond them. Kneeland, 38, continues to be a busy man in auto racing this year, trying to find time to race his own car at local tracks, driving part-time for Mike Bryant Racing in super late model select events, and serving as a spotter for Kyle Busch, Austin Hill xfinity, Nick Sanchez trucks in NASCAR events.
With team on the way, Portland fans show enthusiasm for sport of soccer
PORTLAND (WGME) -- With pro soccer coming to Maine, there’s an enthusiasm enveloping Portland. The city will soon be home to "Hearts of Pine," Maine's first pro soccer club. One of the investors is Tom Caron, a NESN host and Lewiston native. "The stadium is going to get working...
Maine Freshmen to start their careers at Cumberland
CUMBERLAND, ME – With the Learn and Earn baby races behind them, the Pine Tree State-bred 2-year-old pacing colts will start earning their keep at First Tracks Cumberland on Friday (July 5) in two $15,986 divisions of the Maine Sire Stakes. The action starts Friday in the 3:15 pm...
Cumberland’s Luke Marsanskis, Houlton’s Teanne Ewings win at 43rd Annual Walter Hunt 4th of July 3K Road Race
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The 43rd Annual Walter Hunt 4th of July 3K Road Race ran through Bangor before the holiday parade. Cumberland’s Luke Marsanskis and Houlton’s Teanne Ewings crossed the finish line first in their groups. Marsanskis timed at 8:07, then Ewings clocked in at 9:40. “It...
Big, Bang, Boom for Binelas, Grand Slam Propels 'Dogs to Victory
Sea Dogs Win Fourth Straight with 8-5 Victory over New Hampshire. Portland, Maine - The Portland Sea Dogs (6-2, 42-35) provide the fireworks in an 8-5 win over the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (2-6, 32-44) on Wednesday night in front of the ninth sellout crowd at Hadlock Field of 7,368 fans.
Sea Dogs 7, Fisher Cats 3
MANCHESTER — The New Hampshire Fisher Cats (2-7, 32-45) dropped their Independence Day contest to the Portland Sea Dogs (7-2, 43-35) on Thursday night at Delta Dental Stadium, 7-3. The Fisher Cats trimmed a 4-1 deficit to 4-3, but a trio of Sea Dogs runs in the top of the ninth put the game away.
Campbell Named Eastern League Player of the Month
Portland, Maine – Minor League Baseball announced today that Portland Sea Dogs’ infielder Kristian Campbell has been named the Eastern League Player of the Month for June. Catcher Kyle Teel earned the award for May after leading the league in average (.357), RBI (22), and OPS (1.003) during the month. It is the first time since 2011 that a Sea Dog player has been selected for the honor in back-to-back months (Chih-Hsien Chiang, June and July 2011).
Windham graduate Marion to play soccer for Saint Joseph’s College
Windham graduate Nick Marion started playing soccer at age five; it was his grandmother who helped him choose this sport. He first tried T-ball and didn’t like it, so he began playing soccer. He was instantly in love with the game and likes playing as much as possible. Marion scored 33 goals this year, which is the second-best season-goal record in Class A history. In the fall, he will attend Saint Joseph’s College where he will major in political science, while also playing soccer. Marion would like to go to law school after college.
Windham 10/11 All-Stars rally in final inning to avoid shutout
The Windham Little League 10/11 All-Stars baseball team played Falmouth in Scarborough on Friday, June 28 and after a rough first inning gave Falmouth a big lead. Windham came back in the last inning to put a couple runs on the scoreboard. Unfortunately, Windham suffered its second loss and was eliminated from the District 6 tournament, with Falmouth winning, 18-2.
WLL’s 9/10 All-Star softball drops hard-fought game to Gorham
A total of 12 teams entered the annual District 6 softball tournament for 9/10-year-olds and Windham’s All-Stars made it all the way to the district’s final four before their season ended on Monday, July 1 in Gorham. Looking to advance further in the tournament, Windham worked hard at it, but Gorham prevailed, 12-2.
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