7 years ago Tigers defeat PCHS in five innings A trio of pitchers combined on a two-hitter for Dexter Regional High School during a May 17 Class C North contest vs. neighboring Piscataquis Community High School. While the hit count was low, the visiting Pirates did draw 14 walks but the team ended up stranding 13 runners -- three times leaving the bases loaded -- as Dexter won 12-2 in five innings.
7 years ago Peach commits to Husson The Husson University women's basketball program recently received a commitments from Megan Peach, who will join the program from Dexter Regional High School.
7 years ago Foxcroft field hockey coach making smooth transition to softball Stephanie Smith, who has coached the Foxcroft Academy field hockey team to 51 victories in four seasons including the 2013 Class C state championship, is directing the Ponies’ softball program this spring for the first time.
7 years ago Ponies’ Beaudry no-hits Ellsworth Foxcroft Academy sophomore right-hander Makenzie Beaudry admitted that rain can cause problems for her. But Beaudry overcame a brief rain delay to toss a no-hitter and senior second baseman Abbi Bourget scored the winning run on an error in the seventh inning as the Ponies edged Ellsworth 3-2 on May 10 in a Class B North softball game.
7 years ago Pirates hold off late inning Penquis rally Piscataquis Community High School held off a seventh inning rally bid by visiting Penquis Valley High School during a Class C North softball game on May 5 between the two regional rivals.
7 years ago Miles honored for her leadership with St. Michael’s field hockey team St. Michael’s College senior Monica Miles of Dover-Foxcroft was among 10 Purple Knight students recognized with major awards on May 4 at the athletic department's 70th annual Block 'M' Awards dinner.
7 years ago Two turkeys each on Youth Spring Wild Turkey Hunting Day Keegan Coover and Madison Coover each bagged a pair of turkeys first thing on the morning of Youth Spring Wild Turkey Hunting Day
7 years ago Pony baseball team tops John Bapst in Class B North clash No one could blame Billy Brock for a slow start on the mound , given brisk late-afternoon conditions that reminded the high school baseball fans gathered at Foxcroft Academy about the concept of wind chill. Brock eventually found that feeling in his pitching hand midway through Foxcroft’s Class B North encounter against previously undefeated John Bapst, retiring 10 of 11 batters he faced at one point to help coach Nick Miller’s club secure a 5-2 victory.
7 years ago Three Rivers Kiwanis Sebec River Canoe and Kayak Race set for May 20 The 11th annual Three Rivers Kiwanis Sebec River Canoe and Kayak Race is being held on Saturday, May 20. Paddlers compete in nine racing and recreational classes for canoes and kayaks.
7 years ago Seven-run third helps Tigers defeat Penquis Seven runs, six of which came with two outs, in the home half of the third inning helped Dexter Regional High School break open an April 28 Class C North baseball contest vs. regional rival Penquis Valley High School. The Tigers would finish with a baker’s dozen run total on the scoreboard to win 13-4.
7 years ago Track & field results All of the area's five high school track programs were in action last week.
7 years ago New memorial scholarship will recognize PCHS student/athletes Lawrence G. Holmquist of Monson has bequeathed $20,000 to Piscataquis Community High School to establish two $1,000 student/athlete scholarships to be awarded annually.
7 years ago Simpson will be continuing basketball career at Husson The Husson University women's basketball recently added some depth to the front and back courts, receiving a commitment from Emma Alley and Abby Simpson. Simpson is a forward from Foxcroft Academy, while Alley is a guard from Stearns High School in Millinocket.
8 years ago Paddlers take to the water in Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis’ 45th Piscataquis River Race A total of 87 racers across 50 boats braved the chilly conditions to make the approximate 10-mile paddle from King Cummings Park in Guilford to the finish line across West Main Street from Foxcroft Academy in the Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis Club’s 45th annual Piscataquis River Race on April 22.
8 years ago Track and field results The outdoor track and field teams from both Dexter and Greenville kicked off the season on April 20 with a meet at Brewer.
8 years ago Moosehead Lake region fishing report In the Moosehead Lake region, there is still plenty of snow and ice. “There’s not much going on,” said IFW fisheries biologist Tim Obrey.
8 years ago Lobster Bowl selections Three area senior football players and one cheering team member from the region have been selected to participate in the 2017 Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic, which is scheduled for Saturday, July 15 at Thornton Academy in Saco.