Sideline Stories
Sideline Stories
Sideline Stories: Remembering Maine Sports Hall of Fame Coach Dick MeaderMaine said goodbye to a true sports legend and Maine Sports Hall of Fame inductee with the passing of Richard “Dick” Meader, 76 on Oct. 16, 2022 Dick and brother, Bob, were Solon High School basketball and baseball…
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Sideline Stories: Erik Voden, USA Powerlifting Strength in Numbers, Power by ExamplePowerlifting is a pretty straightforward sport where the athlete has nine attempts to establish the highest aggregate total possible across three different lifts: the squat, bench press and deadlift. Whoever has the highest total at the end of…
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Sideline Stories: John Cassidy, Driver, New England Forest RallyIt’s quiet in the Maine woods and you’re standing on the side of a dirt road. You’ve been looking for the best vantage point to witness the upcoming spectacle you drove hours to see. You’re surrounded by like-minded fans. They…
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Sawyer Boulette: Unified Champion Club and Special Olympics“Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” –Special Olympics Motto That quote seems to adhere to everything in life. Whether it’s sports, work, or relationships we all are discovering new…
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Sideline Stories: Dan O’Gorman, Northmen and Irish National Box LacrosseOriginally from New York, I moved to Maine to attend college at the University of New England where I played lacrosse all 4 years. When I finished, I was looking for ways to continue playing the game I…
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Sideline Stories: Stacey Dow & the FEEDME 5K! Maine State Credit Unions’ Campaign to End HungerMaine State Credit Unions’ FEEDME5K to End Hunger in Maine, is more than just a 5K walk. This event was established, in an attempt to bring awareness to food insecurity in the State of Maine. The FEEDME5K brings…
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Sideline Stories: Bob Dunfey, Race Director, Gorham Savings Bank Maine Marathon, Half Marathon & RelayAt the age of 39, I began running for fitness inspired after discovering I had gained almost 25 pounds without even noticing it. My usual fitness activities of cycling and rowing formerly kept my weight at a steady…
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Sideline Stories – Becki Tucker – “Can-Am 250, For the Love of the Race”I became obsessed with the mushing lifestyle 26 years ago. What started out as a hobby turned into my very own crazy, beautiful life – a life that grounds me and at the same time sets my soul…
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Sideline Stories: Patrick Guerette & the Maine Pond Hockey Classic“Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand. Sport…