Influential Maine athletic director Marty Ryan dies at 73

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Published
February 21, 2021

Influential Maine athletic director Marty Ryan dies at 73

He served as executive director of the Maine Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association for three decades, and as athletic director in Wells and Kennebunk schools.
Published
February 16, 2021

Inspirational New Vineyard resident Ricky ‘Fordman’ Moody in hospice care at home

The popular Franklin County native stopped receiving treatment for terminal illness in late January.
Published
January 15, 2021

Week In Photos Jan. 8-15, 2021

Here are some of our favorite photos from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel from the past week.
Published
January 8, 2021

Amy Calder: Reveling in winter snow and ice

Memories of winter activities in the '60s and '70s will serve to bring smiles, well into old age, Amy Calder writes.
Published
December 2, 2020

Gabrielle Wener joins wave of Maine players succeeding in Division I women’s college basketball

Messalonskee product starts in opener as freshman at Monmouth, continuing trend of state's stars faring well at high collegiate level.
Published
August 26, 2020

Our View: Under the right conditions, Maine high school athletes safe to take the field

In most cases, the benefits of a fall season outweigh the risks, though the coronavirus will have the last word.
Published
July 19, 2020

With no games, Portland’s pro sports teams try to keep fans engaged

Minor league franchises including the Portland Sea Dogs, Maine Red Claws and Maine Mariners are in a holding pattern until games can resume safely.
Published
December 8, 2019

Farmingdale man’s elite shooting earns him his own signature rifle

After shooting a rare perfect target, Gary Hamilton, owner of Farmingdale's Neilson's Sporting Goods, signed a sponsorship deal with Cooper Firearms of Montana.
Published
November 25, 2019

Store’s apparel rekindles team name controversy in Scarborough, 20 years after change

The school board changed the nickname to 'Red Storm' in 2000. Flaherty's Family Farm store still sells fan gear carrying the old name, raising public concern.
Published
August 6, 2019

Skeleton of Colby athletic complex completed as last beam is set

Iron workers laid the last beam on Tuesday that completes the structure that is expected to be ready for use in 2020.