http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/-t1.htm Sports and sporting around the State. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:27:46 GMT 10 http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/11/65/21/31/banner10.jpg http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/-t1.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/edwards-breach-a-natural-and-financial-impact-t18856.htm Outspoken Edwards breach: A natural and financial impact BY KEITH EDWARDS Staff Writer Morning Sentinel AUGUSTA -- Paddling down the Kennebec River the day after the historic breaching of Edwards Dam, Brownie Carson spied a plywood sign, facing downriver and mounted on one of the old stone-and-timber cribworks in the Kennebec River. The handpainted message: "Welcome back, fish." Ten years later, the fish are, indeed, back. "It's a real testament to how Mother Nature ... Maine Sports and Sporting Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:27:46 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/edwards-breach-a-natural-and-financial-impact-t18856.htm#22171 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/edwards-breach-a-natural-and-financial-impact-t18856.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/many-in-moose-lottery-would-give-southern-maine-a-try-t18802.htm Outspoken Many in moose lottery would give southern Maine a try State wildlife officials say the hunter success rate is lower there, but it might be less expensive. By DEIRDRE FLEMING Staff Writer Portland Press Herald Nearly half the 56,600 people who applied for a moose permit this year indicated they would be willing to hunt in southern Maine, state officials said, even though most would rather not if given the choice. There were 3,015 hunters given permits in Thursday's moose-hunt lottery ... Maine Sports and Sporting Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:47:28 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/many-in-moose-lottery-would-give-southern-maine-a-try-t18802.htm#22109 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/many-in-moose-lottery-would-give-southern-maine-a-try-t18802.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/moose-permits-issued-tonight-t18787.htm Outspoken Moose permits issued tonight STAFF REPORT Morning Sentinel The 29th annual Moose Permit Party takes place tonight at the University of Maine at Fort Kent's sports center. More than 40 exhibitors, food and children's activities will be part of the event. Doors open at 2 p.m. and the lottery begins at 6. This year, 3,015 permits will be given. About 57,000 people have applied for a moose permit. http://morningsentinel.mainetoday.com/news/local/6483781.html Maine Sports and Sporting Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:17:11 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/moose-permits-issued-tonight-t18787.htm#22091 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/moose-permits-issued-tonight-t18787.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/hunting-preserve-gets-initial-ok-from-house-t18588.htm Outspoken Hunting preserve gets initial OK from House BY SUSAN M. COVER Staff Writer Morning Sentinel AUGUSTA -- The Maine House of Representatives gave initial approval Wednesday to a bill that would allow a new game-hunting preserve to open in Piscataquis County. The bill, L.D. 316, was also amended by the Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Committee to allow game preserves currently in operation to expand the variety of animals they offer for hunting. Many of the supporters said ... Maine Sports and Sporting Thu, 21 May 2009 23:45:42 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/hunting-preserve-gets-initial-ok-from-house-t18588.htm#21860 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/hunting-preserve-gets-initial-ok-from-house-t18588.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/youth-leagues-may-feel-economic-pinch-t18566.htm Outspoken Youth leagues may feel economic pinch BY MATT DIFILIPPO Staff Writer Morning Sentinel The downturn in the economy has affected business small and large, from your local convenience store to General Motors. Is it affecting youth sports in Maine yet? The short answer is that it's too soon to tell. Some leagues are strong and report stable or increasing numbers. But others report declining numbers and waiving registration fees for struggling families. "I've certainly ... Maine Sports and Sporting Tue, 19 May 2009 02:15:20 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/youth-leagues-may-feel-economic-pinch-t18566.htm#21835 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/youth-leagues-may-feel-economic-pinch-t18566.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/games-get-communities-together-t18551.htm Outspoken Games get communities together The Legends of Soccer tournament will open the Portland United Soccer League's season. By DAVID HENCH Staff Writer Portland Press Herald PORTLAND — When Alfred Jacob started playing soccer as a young child in Sudan, he and his friends kicked around a sock stuffed with plastic bags. Later, as a teenager in Egypt, he and his friends got a real ball and played for six hours at a time in the desert outside Cairo. Roberto Rios learned his soccer ... Maine Sports and Sporting Sat, 16 May 2009 00:40:41 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/games-get-communities-together-t18551.htm#21816 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/games-get-communities-together-t18551.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/new-fishing-hole-envisioned-in-china-t18430.htm Outspoken New fishing hole envisioned in China BY MARY GROW Correspondent Morning Sentinel CHINA -- So far, the youth fishing pond is just a big sandy hole in the ground off Dirigo Road, with an ice-cold streamlet trickling along the west side. Supporters envision a three-acre pond with a gently sloping shoreline where children under 16, their parents and persons with disabilities, including disabled veterans, can enjoy catching brook trout and picnicking. The few detractors are concerned ... Maine Sports and Sporting Tue, 05 May 2009 01:41:31 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/new-fishing-hole-envisioned-in-china-t18430.htm#21680 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/new-fishing-hole-envisioned-in-china-t18430.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/all-stars-to-bring-pucks-and-bucks-to-portland-t18335.htm Outspoken All-Stars to bring pucks, and bucks, to Portland The economic impact of hosting the game and related activities is estimated at $1.4 million. By RACHEL LENZI Staff Writer Portland Press Herald PORTLAND — Portland was chosen from among four cities vying for the right to host the 2010 American Hockey League All-Star Classic – and the payoff could be an estimated $1.4 million for local businesses next winter. Dave Andrews, the league's president and CEO, officially awarded ... Maine Sports and Sporting Sat, 25 Apr 2009 12:40:10 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/all-stars-to-bring-pucks-and-bucks-to-portland-t18335.htm#21569 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/all-stars-to-bring-pucks-and-bucks-to-portland-t18335.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/you-talkin-to-me-t18045.htm Outspoken You talkin' to me? Turkey hunters perfect their calls and some even head north as the birds prove increasingly hard to bag - one of a number of possible reasons for a drop-off in interest in the spring hunt. By DEIRDRE FLEMING Staff Writer Portland Press Herald Maine's spring turkey hunt is finally open to any hunter, any time during the monthlong season in May – but enthusiasm for the practice appears to be on the wane. When the spring hunt was reintroduced in 1986, permits ... Maine Sports and Sporting Mon, 06 Apr 2009 01:20:28 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/you-talkin-to-me-t18045.htm#21240 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/you-talkin-to-me-t18045.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/waiver-to-play-baseball-in-different-town-turned-down-t18004.htm Outspoken Waiver for kids to play baseball in different town turned down BY SCOTT MONROE Staff Writer Morning Sentinel NORRIDGEWOCK -- Recent requests by two local families to allow their children play Cal Ripken Baseball in Skowhegan have been denied by the town's league representative. The families also asked the Board of Selectmen for "waivers" so the children could play in Skowhegan, but after weeks of research, selectmen decided this week that they didn't have the authority ... Maine Sports and Sporting Sat, 04 Apr 2009 11:56:39 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/waiver-to-play-baseball-in-different-town-turned-down-t18004.htm#21188 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/waiver-to-play-baseball-in-different-town-turned-down-t18004.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/fishing-season-opens-t17974.htm Outspoken Fishing season opens BY TRAVIS BARRETT Morning Sentinel BELGRADE -- The thermometer barely rose above 40 degrees. Ice still covered most lakes, as much as two feet of it in some places. The sun never broke out, and relentless wind whipped those foolhardy enough to stand on the shoreline. It was almost impossible to find a good reason to be out for opening day of Maine's open water fishing season on Wednesday. Impossible, that is, unless you hadn't had the chance to fish on ... Maine Sports and Sporting Thu, 02 Apr 2009 10:15:41 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/fishing-season-opens-t17974.htm#21151 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/fishing-season-opens-t17974.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/from-hadlock-to-hoop-camps-sports-pressed-by-economy-t17919.htm Outspoken From Hadlock to hoop camps, sports pressed by economy From staff reports Portland Press Herald Her son Sam, 13, usually spends two weeks every summer at a basketball camp. "We're taking a long hard look at that," Cross said. "Instead of two weeks, we may do one, or we may just take a low-key family vacation. We have to be careful." The Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram has spoken with dozens of sources – business owners, fans, athletic directors, ... Maine Sports and Sporting Sun, 29 Mar 2009 12:31:07 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/from-hadlock-to-hoop-camps-sports-pressed-by-economy-t17919.htm#21090 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/from-hadlock-to-hoop-camps-sports-pressed-by-economy-t17919.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/local-families-let-the-dogs-in-t17887.htm Outspoken When it's time for baseball, local families let the Dogs in Ballplayers save on lodging for the season while their hosts get to know the pros. By KEVIN THOMAS Staff Writer Portland Press Herald FALMOUTH — Justin Masterson was stranded in Maine last May 19, and all he wanted was someone to play catch with. His Portland Sea Dogs teammates had left to play a series of games in New Hampshire. Masterson had stayed behind because he was supposed to report to Boston the next day, ... Maine Sports and Sporting Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:28:44 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/local-families-let-the-dogs-in-t17887.htm#21049 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/local-families-let-the-dogs-in-t17887.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/game-parks-still-open-t17853.htm Outspoken Game parks still open BY SUSAN M. COVER Staff Writer Morning Sentinel AUGUSTA -- The Legislature's Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Committee voted 12-0 Wednesday against a bill that would have required large-game shooting areas to close within two years. The bill, LD 560, is sponsored by Rep. Alan Casavant, D-Biddeford. Committee member Rep. Benjamin Pratt, D-Eddington, was not present for the vote, but said afterward he was likely to vote with the rest of the committee ... Maine Sports and Sporting Thu, 26 Mar 2009 09:58:31 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/game-parks-still-open-t17853.htm#21014 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/game-parks-still-open-t17853.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/staying-true-to-old-ways-t17773.htm Outspoken Staying true to 'old ways' BY TRAVIS BARRETT Morning Sentinel WILTON -- Like a proud father, Russ Dubois thrusts a pair of snowshoes into your hands. He stands back smiling, quietly allowing the shoes to make the sales pitch on their own. It's all in how they feel -- rugged, old world, purposeful. And it's how they feel that makes them a conversation piece, said Dubois, who along with his wife Rachel runs Upcountry Snowshoes in Temple. The booth they have set up at the 5th ... Maine Sports and Sporting Sat, 21 Mar 2009 11:59:46 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/staying-true-to-old-ways-t17773.htm#20917 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/staying-true-to-old-ways-t17773.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/3-day-sportsmen-s-event-starts-today-t17758.htm Outspoken 3-day sportsmen's event starts today BY VALERIE TUCKER Correspondent Morning Sentinel WILTON -- Good weather or bad, organizer Vic Morin expects "thousands" to visit the Pine Tree State Sportsman Show this weekend at the Bob Nichols Expo Center on Weld Street. The event will be from 1 to 7 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the site of the former Bass Shoe Factory. With about 250 vendors, Morin said, and many of the most popular ... Maine Sports and Sporting Fri, 20 Mar 2009 10:30:02 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/3-day-sportsmen-s-event-starts-today-t17758.htm#20901 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/3-day-sportsmen-s-event-starts-today-t17758.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/irish-hand-grenade-asks-maine-to-recognize-his-sport-t17740.htm Outspoken ‘Irish Hand Grenade’ asks Maine to recognize his sport BY GLENN ADAMS Associated Press AUGUSTA — One of the world’s top mixed martial arts fighters asked lawmakers to support regulating the full-contact combat sport in Maine, as dozens of other states already have done. Marcus Davis of Bangor, who claims the world’s No. 8 ranking in the 170-pound weight class, was among several to back Rep. John Tuttle’s bill to license and regulate these events. Tuttle’s bill defines mixed ... Maine Sports and Sporting Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:56:19 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/irish-hand-grenade-asks-maine-to-recognize-his-sport-t17740.htm#20881 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/irish-hand-grenade-asks-maine-to-recognize-his-sport-t17740.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/canoe-say-higher-prices-for-enjoying-the-outdoors-t17536.htm Outspoken 'Canoe' say higher prices for enjoying the outdoors? Kennebec Journal AUGUSTA -- Canoeists and kayakers would be required to pay a $19-a-year license fee to use inland waters under a bill that will get a public hearing next week. Rep. Jane Eberle, D-South Portland, is the sponsor of LD 626, which requires anyone older than 16 who uses a non-motorized watercraft to get a license. Those who already have a hunting, fishing or trapping license are exempt. The idea is to get so-called ... Maine Sports and Sporting Sat, 07 Mar 2009 15:42:21 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/canoe-say-higher-prices-for-enjoying-the-outdoors-t17536.htm#20641 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/canoe-say-higher-prices-for-enjoying-the-outdoors-t17536.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/for-new-hoops-team-choosing-a-name-is-no-game-t17509.htm Outspoken For new hoops team, choosing a name is no game The naming and mascot, which fans can help pick, are key to a franchise's appeal and finances. By JENN MENENDEZ Staff Writer Portland Press Herald PORTLAND — You've heard of the Durham Bulls, of course. Perhaps not the Albuquerque Isotopes or the Fort Wayne Mad Ants. So what's in a name? Everything, when it comes to minor league sports, industry experts say – from a team's identity and its mascot to the emblazoned merchandise ... Maine Sports and Sporting Fri, 06 Mar 2009 11:41:02 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/for-new-hoops-team-choosing-a-name-is-no-game-t17509.htm#20613 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/for-new-hoops-team-choosing-a-name-is-no-game-t17509.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/viewpoints-aired-on-bills-relating-to-state-hunting-preserve-t17487.htm Outspoken Viewpoints aired on bills relating to state hunting preserves BY SUSAN M. COVER Staff Writer Morning Sentinel AUGUSTA -- Hunter Darrell Pardy doesn't see any difference between hunting in the wild and hunting in one of Maine's game parks. "I've hunted all over North America," he said. "The hunting experience in parks is no better and no worse than hunting in the wild." Pardy was one of many people who testified Wednesday at a public hearing on three bills ... Maine Sports and Sporting Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:09:42 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/viewpoints-aired-on-bills-relating-to-state-hunting-preserve-t17487.htm#20590 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/viewpoints-aired-on-bills-relating-to-state-hunting-preserve-t17487.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/portland-s-new-hoop-dreamer-t17450.htm Outspoken Portland's new hoop dreamer By STEVE SOLLOWAY Portland Press Herald PORTLAND — A three-man rock band, the Nebs, played Jimi Hendrix's "Foxy Lady." Classmates grabbed the T-shirts handed out at the door to Portland High School's old basement gymnasium and slipped them over their heads. "The future of the NBA today" read the words. Men in suits took seats in the rows of chairs marked VIP. Others waited their turn to walk onto the stage. Cheers and applause, ... Maine Sports and Sporting Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:25:38 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/portland-s-new-hoop-dreamer-t17450.htm#20550 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/portland-s-new-hoop-dreamer-t17450.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/lincoln-snowmobile-races-expected-to-draw-700-t17434.htm Outspoken Lincoln snowmobile races expected to draw 700 By Nick Sambides Jr. Staff Writer Bangor Daily News LINCOLN, Maine — With the best snowmobile riding that he has seen in 20 years, Alan Smith expects packed trails and stands at the Lincoln Snowhounds Snowmobile Club’s 10th annual Sno-Cross races this weekend, he said Tuesday. Everything is in place, the club’s president said, to draw record numbers of sledders and spectators. The area’s 100 miles of trails, which already had a base ... Maine Sports and Sporting Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:51:34 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/lincoln-snowmobile-races-expected-to-draw-700-t17434.htm#20533 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/lincoln-snowmobile-races-expected-to-draw-700-t17434.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/portland-looks-like-home-for-minor-league-celtics-team-t17343.htm Outspoken Portland looks like home for minor league Celtics team An investment group appears to have won an NBA development franchise, but won't confirm a Boston affiliation. By JENN MENENDEZ and TOM CHARD Staff Writers Portland Press Herald PORTLAND — Minor league basketball appears to be on its way back to Maine. A local investment group is expected to announce Wednesday at Portland High School that it will be awarded an NBA Development League franchise, bringing professional basketball ... Maine Sports and Sporting Sat, 21 Feb 2009 16:24:13 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/portland-looks-like-home-for-minor-league-celtics-team-t17343.htm#20423 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/portland-looks-like-home-for-minor-league-celtics-team-t17343.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/dog-sledders-have-busy-season-ahead-t17311.htm Outspoken Dog-sledders have busy season ahead BY VALERIE TUCKER Correspondent Morning Sentinel FARMINGTON -- With last weekend's Farmington Frolic sled dog races an unqualified success, mushers are readying for the next three competitions on the circuit. The weekend brought 83 race entries and 350 dogs to Farmington. The hobby isn't cheap, according to event organizer and team owner Joy Turner. The $2,000 purse was divided among the winners of the professional circuit. The six who ... Maine Sports and Sporting Wed, 11 Feb 2009 11:24:30 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/dog-sledders-have-busy-season-ahead-t17311.htm#20389 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/dog-sledders-have-busy-season-ahead-t17311.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/benton-town-will-decide-on-alewife-harvest-t17307.htm Outspoken BENTON: Town will decide on alewife harvest BY LARRY GRARD Staff Writer Morning Sentinel BENTON -- Now that the dam that once blocked fish passage on the Sebasticook River in Winslow is down, the Benton dam poses the first big obstacle facing alewives as they swim upstream. The Benton dam, as well as the dam in Burnham, both have fish ladders. But when alewives make their annual spawning run this spring, they will congregate below the Benton dam, prior to finding that fish ladder. It ... Maine Sports and Sporting Wed, 11 Feb 2009 11:08:17 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/benton-town-will-decide-on-alewife-harvest-t17307.htm#20385 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-sports-and-sporting-f34/benton-town-will-decide-on-alewife-harvest-t17307.htm