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Flyers sweep doubleheader

By Arin McLaughlin • Jul 6th, 2009 • Category: Sports

SPEED PAYS: Franklin County Flyer Jake Lord races safely to first base, Sunday afternoon, at Hippach Field. Lord helped the Flyers sweep a doubleheader from Lincoln County, 9-4 and 13-1. (Arin McLaughlin photos)

MAKING CONTACT: Franklin County Flyer Ryan Barker prepares to make contact during Sunday afternoon’s American Legion doubleheader at Hippach Field. The Flyers swept [...]



Cougar Cubs win first Franklin County Babe Ruth Softball League championship

By Arin McLaughlin • Jul 2nd, 2009 • Category: Features, Sports

SOFTBALL CHAMPIONS: The Cougar Cubs captured the inaugural championship of the Franklin County Babe Ruth Softball League, Wednesday evening at Mt. Blue High School defeating the Panthers, 14-9 in the title game. (Arin McLaughlin photos)

STRONG GAME: Samantha Reynolds pitched an excellent game for the Panthers in the Franklin County Babe Ruth Softball League championship game, [...]



No matter what the weather

By Arin McLaughlin • Jul 1st, 2009 • Category: Features, Sports

LEARNING TO SWIM: Wilton Recreation Department swim instructor Jordan Schanck works with Ryle Dwyer during lessons at Kineowatha Park this week. Rain has not slowed the number of youngsters taking lessons in Wilson Lake swim program. (Photo by Arin McLaughlin)



Franklin County Flyer action

By Arin McLaughlin • Jun 27th, 2009 • Category: Sports

FASTBALL: Franklin County Flyer Dylan Vining takes a swing Saturday morning in the first game of a home doubleheader with Augusta. Vining tossed a no-hitter for six innings in the second game but Augusta managed the sweep in Zone 2 American Legion baseball action at Hippach Field. (Arin McLaughlin photos)

HEADING HOME: Franklin County Flyer Jake [...]



Hannaford Stars and The Daily Bulldogs advance to league finals

By Arin McLaughlin • Jun 25th, 2009 • Category: Sports

SHOOTING STAR: Hannaford Star hitter Ryan Greenman takes a big swing Friday night at Hippach Field. The Stars defeated the Wilton Lions, 11-1, to advance to the winner’s bracket final of the Developmental League tournament, Friday night against The Daily Bulldogs, a 7-2 winner over the North Franklin Cats. (Arin McLaughlin photos)

YER OUT: North Franklin’s [...]



Turning the corner

By Arin McLaughlin • Jun 8th, 2009 • Category: Sports

         
Mt. Blue’s Kelton Cullenberg leads the pack around the track during a long distance race, Saturday afternoon, at the Class A state championship track and field meet at Thornton Academy in Saco. (Arin McLaughlin photo)
         
TAKING A STEP FORWARD: Mt. Blue’s Marina West clears a hurdle while racing in a [...]



Franklin County Babe Ruth League standings & scores

By Arin McLaughlin • Jun 1st, 2009 • Category: Sports

AIR TIME: The Daily Bulldogs’ Cam Abbott jumps to avoid getting hit by a pitch Sunday night at Hippach Field. The Daily Bulldogs improved to 2-1 beating the Wilton Lions, 10-8. (Arin McLaughlin photo)
Franklin County Babe Ruth League Scores & Standings
http://www.eteamz.com/FranklinCounty/index.cfm
14/15 Division
North Franklin Rangers 2 0
Farmington Falcons 1 1
Wilton Bears 1 1
Farmington Merchant 1 [...]



Mt. Blue competes at KVAC championships

By Arin McLaughlin • May 31st, 2009 • Category: Features, Sports

ON A MISSION: Mt. Blue’s Jared Foster bursts over a hurdle on Saturday at the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference track and field championships at Morse High School in Bath. Foster claimed a second place finish in the 100 meter hurdle event. (Photos by Arin McLaughlin)

RELAY COMPETITION: Mt. Blue’s Alex Luchini runs the last leg of [...]



Mt. Blue lacrosse a perfect 10-0

By Arin McLaughlin • May 28th, 2009 • Category: Sports

GOAL SCORER: Mt. Blue’s Joe Leclair (10) maneuvers by Gardiner’s Kaleb Smith (2) during Tuesday, 7-4 win over the Tigers. Mt. Blue owns a perfect 10-0 record this season and will host Mt. Valley Friday night at 7 p.m. on Caldwell Field. (Arin McLaughlin photos)

PRESSURE DEFENSE: Mt. Blue’s Derek Rowe (right) shadows Gardiner’s Zoe Fisk [...]



Mt. Blue’s track team competes

By Arin McLaughlin • May 19th, 2009 • Category: Sports

HIGH JUMP EFFORT: Mt. Blue’s Richie Brooks attempts to clear the high jump bar during a Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference track meet at Lewiston High School, Friday afternoon. (Arin McLaughlin photos)

RELAY HAND OFF: Mt. Blue’s Shelby Aseltine hands the relay baton to Gwen Beacham during a girls’ race at Lewiston High School, Friday.