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The Sunday event features a brunch buffet, a ceremony honoring inductees such as Dave Ames and Kristi Royer Ouellette, and recognition of legendary players and historic teams.
On July 25, community leaders and author Stephen King gathered to rename the baseball field in honor of Ronald J. St. Pierre, whose stewardship has kept the venue in top shape since 1992.
A heartfelt gathering honored Coach Dave Morris as he prepares to move to St. Augustine, Florida, to be closer to family, with plans to return to Maine each summer.
The final games of the season featured fierce rivalries, pregame honors, and a tribute to a legendary figure, underscoring the deep community roots of Maine high school athletics
After guiding Ellsworth to two state titles and mentoring his own children through the sport, veteran coach Dan Curtis reflects on his journey and looks ahead to watching his youngest son Dawson play for the Eagles.
Telstar’s baseball team secured the Class D South championship with a 12‑1 win over Richmond, capitalizing on multiple miscues and a strong pitching performance by Brennan Walker. The Rebels now prepare to face Fort Fairfield in the state title game.
The Rams erupted in the third inning, highlighted by Kyle Johnson’s three‑run homer, while Lucas Rutherford struck out nine batters, earning a spot in the Class A North final against Oxford Hills.
Police say the suspects used a baseball bat to attack a man they believed had information about a stolen car, leading to arrests at a Bangor home and charges of burglary and assault.
Former Bangor Rams player Don Sawyer remembers the 1971 state championship team as a tightly‑knit unit that won a 7‑2 game over Westbrook, a victory made special by a rescheduled kickoff that let the Sawyer brothers attend a wedding. Decades later the program continues to excel, currently leading Class A North with an 11‑2 record and eyes on another championship.
Peter Webb, a renowned basketball official and educator, passed away at 88 after a distinguished career that reshaped officiating standards in Maine and beyond.