Soccer program in northern Franklin County takes shape
A fall soccer league for K-6 students in the MSAD 58 area will be starting September 7.(May 29, 2008 4:10 PM)

Mt. Abram Co-Ed Soccer Camp Sign-ups: July 7-11 held at Mt. Abram High School. Open to all students ages 9-14. The day camp is designed to build basic soccer skills and game strategies while making new friends and building bonds between schools. No previous experience is necessary, but each camper should bring his or her own ball. Shin guards are required and cleats are recommended. Transportation and lunch are not provided. MSAD 58 students $60; non-MSAD 58 students $75. For more info, contact Coach Allen by calling 684-5795 or email dallen@msad58.org

Girls tennis/ Brewer at Mt. Blue, May 23 (originally scheduled at Brewer Wednesday, May 21): Mt. Blue 3, Brewer 2
First singles: Kelsey Frechette (MB) d. Anna Burgess 9-7
Second singles: Kristen Ellis (B) d. Kelly Greene 8-3
Third singles: Marina Iida (MB) d. Kristine Kennedy 8-6
First doubles: Anthea Fletcher and Lena Kendall (MB) d. Althea Grogan and Kelly Cyr 8-1
Second doubles: Danielle Richardson and Hannah Cameron (B) d. Liz LeClair and Kaitlyn Dorr 8-1
Exhibition doubles: Ayano Yoneda and Toral Nelson (B) d. Kaitlyn Burdick and Bridgette Mallett 8-0

Dartmouth Race history recalled
Fifth-grade teacher Rick Hardy and Megan Roberts met with two of Mr. Hardy's current students at Titcomb Mountain in Farmington to talk about the historic Dartmouth Ski Race. (May 27, 2008 10:14 AM)

Girls tennis Mt. Blue vs Cony, May 15: Mt. Blue 3, Cony 2
First singles: Blaire Birney (C) d. Kelly Greene 8-2
Second singles: Marina Iida (MB) d. Brittany Yorks 8-0
Third singles: Taylor Edmondson (C) d. Kaitlyn Dorr 8-3
First doubles: Mina Vribica and Meredith Allen (MB) d. Cassie Barry and Mo Barry
Second doubles: Anthea Fletcher and Lena Kendall (MB) d. Tda Kong and Shelby Bryne 8-3
Exhibition singles: Jodi Harnden (MB) d. Katie Worhtley 6-4
Exhibition doubles: Anngunn Kjosnes and Andrea Otero (MB) d. Morgan Saylor and Emily Carr 6-0 Liz LeClair and Bridgette Mallett (MB) d. Jennifer Clark and Katie Worthley 6-1 Avonlea Dwight and Kaitlyn Burdick (MB) d. Ciara Davis and Eryka Wilson 6-3

Mt. Blue Basketball Camp: Boys and Girls – Grades 3 through 9 (as of Sept. 2008) will be held June 23-27, from 9am to 3pm. at the Mt. Blue High School Gymnasium.

Directors: Jim Bessey: Over 420 wins as a Varsity coach, 30 tournament appearances, two State Regional Titles, over 35 years of Basketball Camp experience, 5 Conference Championships, 10 Coach of the Year Awards. Chris Brinkman: 18 years as a Varsity Assistant, former Mt Blue player and 2nd Team All –State selection. Only Division 1 player in the history of Mt Blue Boys Basketball, led the Nation in Rebounding in NAIA Div.3 in college. Assistant Director: Dave Simpson: former Junior High Coach-Present J.V. Coach with over 125 wins. Additional staff will be made up of high school players.

Camp Philosophy: We are committed to teaching the fundamentals and skills needed to play the game of basketball correctly. The rules of basketball, teamwork and being a good teammate will be stressed. Individual development will be emphasized by using instruction, demonstration, and drills. Daily Schedule: Morning Session: Will include skills, drills, competition and games. Afternoon Session: Will include additional skill buildups, rules, competitions and games. Lunch: Will be up to the individual campers.

Additional Information: This camp will be limited to the first 60 applicants. It will cost $140 for 5 days, or $130 if you register before (must be received by camp staff ) June 9. A $25.00 non-refundable deposit is required with your application. If you have any additional questions, please call: Jim Bessey @ 778-3571 or Chris Brinkman @ 778-9543.

Black Fly Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Challenge Results

ABSOLUTE -175lbs ($500 Winner): shared-Paul Gorman/Donnie Flowers (AMMA) (May 12, 2008 2:38 PM)


New soccer organization set to kick off
An effort is underway to kick off a new soccer program in northern Franklin County, with the organizers eager to gage public interest. (May 7, 2008 9:55 AM)

UMF names sports information director
University of Maine at Farmington Director of Athletics, Fitness and Recreation Julie Davis, after having just completed a national search, is pleased to announce that Marc Meyers has accepted the University's offer to serve as the UMF sports information director. (May 4, 2008 2:37 PM)

Girls' tennis Mt. Blue vs Brewer, May 1
Brewer 4, Mt. Blue 1
First singles: Anne Burgess (B) d. Meredith Allen 9-7; Second singles: Kristen Ellis (B) d. Kelly Greene 8-2; Third singles: Kristine Kennedy (B) d. Mina Vrbica 8-3; First doubles: Anthea Fletcher and Lena Kendall (MB) d. Kelly Cyr and Althea Grogan 8-4; Second doubles: Molly Clifford and Danielle Richardson (B) d. Anngunn Kjosnes and Kaitlyn Dorr 8-4; Exhibition doubles: Hannah Cameron and Alison Geiser (B) d. Jodi Harnden and Bridgette Mallette 6-2; Liz LeClair and Gaby Fellman (MB) d. Kim Thorne and Tonya Carlson 6-4; Toral Nelson and Ayano Yoneda (B) d. Avonlea Dwight and Kaitlyn Burdick 3-1
Scores reported by Judy Upham, Mt. Blue coach 778-4751.


Check it out: Mt. Blue Middle School 7th Grade Baseball 2008 (Web site)
http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7vd34/mtbluemiddleschoolbaseball/index.html

The defending state champion University of Maine at Farmington men's rugby team. (Lucy Sargent photo/April 12, 2008)