After several weeks of consideration, the Mid Coast Babe Ruth League has decided to cancel the 2020 Babe Ruth Season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Several reasons led to this decision.
Community and Speedway Family Come Out Strong for Birthday Celebration
D.J. Thompson, of Jefferson, was turning 13 on Friday, April 24, and his mother, Laura, wanted to do something special to help him celebrate in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. His father, Dave, had passed away March 18 from complications from two strokes, so his mother knew this would be a particularly hard time for her son.
Golf Courses Can Open Friday
Golf courses across the state can open, with restrictions, Friday, May 1, under Gov. Janet Mills’ plan to gradually reopen the state’s economy.
Proud of LA Lacrosse Seniors A tribute to seniors who will not get to play this spring
Today the Lincoln Academy boys lacrosse team should be playing in its first tournament of the season. Instead, we are all at home trying to absorb the news the Maine Principals’ Association announced on Thursday. There won’t be a spring high school sports season in Maine due to COVID-19.
MVHS Grad Retires After 647 Basketball Victories at Virginia College
Warren native Carroll LaHaye, a former basketball and volleyball standout at the University of Maine at Machias and a member of its sports hall of fame, recently announced her retirement after 38 seasons as the head women’s basketball coach at NCAA Division III Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Va.
Wiscasset Community Center Closing at Noon on March 16
The Wiscasset Community Center will be closing at noon on Monday, March 16 due to the coronavirus threat. Because they are a town run facility, the decision was made by town manager John O’Connell early on March 16.
CLC YMCA and Boothbay Region YMCA to Close Monday, March 16
The CLC YMCA announced on their website on Monday, March 16 that they will closing down. They currently plan to re-open on Sunday, March 29.
Spring Pre-Season Postponed Jr. high wrestling season cancelled, state gymnastics canceled, travel team tournaments canceled
The spring sports preseason has been postponed by the Maine Prinicpals’ Association until April 27, 2020. The first day of practice is currently scheduled for April 27. The Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference is meeting the first of next week to discuss the spring season.
I.J. Pinkham Hanging Up His Varsity Hat, But Not Stepping Away From The Game
Legendary Boothbay Region boys basketball coach I.J. Pinkham is hanging up his varsity coaching hat after 49 years. “I am not applying for the coaching job next year. I am done with varsity,” Pinkham said. While retiring as varsity coach, Pinkham is not stepping away from the game he loves. “I might volunteer,” he said.
Medomak Sophomore Goes From ‘Rags to Riches’ on Basketball Court
Dec. 21, 2017 is a day that stands out in Medomak Valley sophomore point guard Patrick McKenney’s memory. It was a day when the seemingly healthy 13-year-old Great Salt Bay Community School eighth grader was brought face to the face with the reality that he might never be able to play basketball, the game he loves, again.
Their Day to Shine
Lincoln Academy’s coed Unified basketball team hosted Medomak Valley for LA’s second home game of the season on Monday, Feb. 24. The atmosphere was light and the crowd enthusiastic to celebrate the Eagle athletes in their first season. Medomak Valley is in its second year with the Unified program and Maine in its sixth.
Panther Wrestler Benner Takes First in the New England Qualifier
Medomak Valley’s 195 pound senior wrestler Erik Benner placed first at the New England Qualifier held on Feb. 28 at Noble High School. Panther teammates Tyler Cox (170) and Jake Gess (220) placed fourth.
Track and Field Coach, JV Softball Coach Wanted at LA Season starts April
Lincoln Academy is looking for a track and field coach. The track season begins in April. They are also looking for a JV softball coach. Anyone interested, please contact athletic director KJ Anastasio at kj@lincolnacademy.org.
Winthrop Clips the Lady Seahawks, Advances to State C Finals Winthrop 38 - Boothbay 34
Winthrop girls basketball team defeated Boothbay Region 38-34 in the South Class C regional championship game on Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Augusta Civic Center. The game came down to the wire, with Boothbay having 38 seconds to tie the game up. Multiple Seahawks shots failed to fall, and Winthrop’s Lydia Rice came away with the rebound with two seconds to play. Rice was fouled and made both shots for a four point Rambler win.
