Sideline Stories
Sideline Stories
Sideline Stories: Natalie Beaudoin – Community-minded rising basketball playerLewiston’s Natalie Beaudoin is Inspiring Next Generation of Maine Athletes Growing up in Maine has significantly impacted my life and shaped my path as a student-athlete. One of the most significant parts of my childhood was the…
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Sideline Stories: Ray and Brian, Maine Cancer Foundation Road TripIt’s 28 degrees and the wind is shaking the tent on the morning of May 18th. Besides the friendly park ranger and an even friendlier raccoon, Aroostook State Park is empty. The conditions are perfect for a…
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Sideline Stories – Ramona Larsen, Megunticook Trail Festival DirectorSaturday morning, it’s 4:45 and I pounce on my alarm so it doesn’t wake up my husband. In my quiet kitchen I slowly drink tea and eat oatmeal while packing my running vest. Water, Tailwind, stroopwafels and gummies….
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Coach Katie Stannard, Southern Maine Community College, Just A Girl 5kMy journey into coaching and leadership has been somewhat unique but looking back fairly intentional. I do not know if I would have been able to articulate my passion for leadership as a recent college grad, but things…
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Sideline Stories: Mary Haley, MXH MarketingAs the daughter of a Rhode Island beach girl who answered the adventurous call of Maine, and a Dexter farm boy who became Maine’s first whitewater raft guide, I grew up outside. In fact, I remember my mother…
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Sideline Stories: Noah Kleiner, Climber, Equinox Guiding ServicesI feel nervous, stressed and scared. If we were climbing right now I’d be totally chilled out. Put me in front of 250 people and my heart rate sky rockets. Climbing is not just a sport for me….
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Sideline Stories: Zach McCarthy, Executive Director, Inclusive Ski Touring and Marketing Director, Mt. AbramInclusive Ski Touring As the popularity of ski touring continues to grow, opportunities to learn the basic fundaments have also gained momentum. Often referred to as “skinning,” “alpine touring,” or “backcountry skiing,” ski touring is where…
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Sideline Stories: Jo Dill, Retired Coordinator, Maine Senior GamesJo Dill Retires as the Coordinator of the Maine Senior Games This reflection was shared by Deb Smith, Maine Senior Games Board Chair, longtime friend of Jo’s and basketball teammate. After 14 years as the Maine Senior Games…
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Sideline Stories: Margaret Noel, Director, Augusta Civic Center’s 50th AnniversaryIn January 1973, the Augusta Civic Center opened its doors for the first time. Since then, the City of Augusta and its surrounding communities have enjoyed 50 years of sporting events, concerts, trade shows, weddings, graduations, and beautiful…