Central Maine sports columnist Dave Dyer looks back at his 5 years of professional wrestling.
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Ryan Martin resigns from Hallowell City Council to focus on family, work
Mayor George LaPointe will need to appoint a Hallowell resident to fill Martin’s position until after the November election.
Cooper, Ace Flagg return to home state for camp at UMaine’s Memorial Gym
Cooper, who will play for the Duke University men’s basketball team next season, and his twin brother, Ace, showed off their skills and interact with youngers from across state.
Basketball: Longtime local coach Ken Lindlof set for Maine Basketball Hall of Fame induction
Mike Adams, Julie (Veilleux) Sinclair and Heather (Ernest) Bond are among the others to be inducted Sunday in Bangor.
Hallowell residents organize petition demanding redo of budget in wake of 20% tax increase
The Hallowell City Council recently approved an approximately 20% increase in property tax rates, which caused outrage among many residents.
Girls compete in Maine-Nebraska Wrestling Exchange for the first time
A team of Maine wrestlers traveled to Nebraska for three dual meets, a first in the event’s 40-year history.
Auto racing notebook: Trevor Sanborn looks to continue Oxford Plains success at 250
Sanborn, Johnny Clark, D.J. Shaw have set sights on Oxford 250 on Aug. 25.
Maine teen among Taylor Swift fans in limbo after Vienna concert cancellation
Swift’s three concerts in Vienna, Austria, were canceled after officials arrested two suspects accused of plotting an attack on the stadium, but Erin Fontaine, 19, of Augusta, had already boarded a plan when the announcements were made.
Groups urge caution as lakewide algae bloom forms at Androscoggin Lake
A water quality nonprofit is advising residents to avoid recreation in the lake with visible algae and where water is discolored or has an odor.
Sidelines: From Bonds to blasters, it’s the return of the baseball-card glossary
Dave Bailey takes another irreverent look at his favorite hobby.