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Friday, March 4, 2016
Volume 12 • Issue No. 10
A Perfect Record for Class A State Champions! YORK The York High School Lady Wildcats capped off their undefeated season topping the Lawrence Bulldogs 58-57 in the 2016 Class A State Championship bringing the gold ball back to York. In a game that saw two undefeated teams face off with the same season long goal – the gold ball – fans were treated to a game for the ages. There were a dozen lead changes, key players in foul trouble, and unexpected sparks from the benches. This win marks the first Class A title for York after moving up a division at the start of the season under the new MPA classification system. It is the fourth
state championship for the Lady Wildcats under the tutelage of head coach Rick Clark, who is
retiring after 36 years at the helm of the program. Previous titles were won in 1992, 1994, and in
2010. The 2010 and 2016 victories occurred on the same date, February 27.
After a hard fought first quarter down 17-12, the Lady Wildcats settled into their rhythm and headed to the locker room at halftime with a 32-30 lead over the Bulldogs. Although York had players in foul trouble, they came out strong and focused to start the third. Lawrence star Nia Irving was called for two quick fouls early in the third causing her to leave the court for an extended period of time. As the lead changed from side to side, the Lady Wildcats were able to buckle down and capitalize on their opportunities on the court connecting on See BALL page 34...
Maine Maple Season is Underway with Earlier Tapping STATEWIDE Officials from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and the Maine Maple Producers Association report that maple tapping is underway throughout the state, with southern and central regions further along.
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This year’s unseasonably warm, fluctuating temperatures have allowed producers to tap earlier and generated high hopes for a longer, more productive 2016 maple season. "Many Maine maple producers, particularly in the southern and central regions, had some very productive days last weekend.� said Lyle Merrifield, President of the Maine Maple Producers Association. “This season is earlier than most, raising hopes that it will run longer and produce greater yields of sap and maple syrup.
Obviously, we will produce what weather conditions allow.� Commissioner Walt Whitcomb highlighted support from Governor Paul R. LePage and DACF efforts to work with the maple industry and the Maine Maple Producers Association to strengthen and expand the maple economy. “Governor LePage has expressed his desire to see Maine become #1 for maple production,� said Whitcomb. “That is a very high bar, but the industry and department is working very hard to create more maple
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Maine Maple Sunday on March 27, when sugarhouses all across Maine will open their doors to provide family friendly activities for visitors young and old." For more information, visit mainemapleproducers.com.
Free Lecture Discusses Local Historical Treaties KITTERY The Kittery Community Center welcomes Charles B. Doleac, chairman of the 1713 Treaty of Portsmouth Tricentennial Committee for a lecture on March 9, at 7 p.m. This event is free and open to the public and takes place in the STAR Theatre, 120 Rogers Road in Kittery. (www.kitterycommunitycenter. org) The illustrated talk explores the 1713 and 1714 Treaties of Portsmouth and 1717 agreement between the English and the Native Americans of the Maine
and New Hampshire coast. Entitled, “Justice for People of the First Light: Colonial Treaties to the UN Declaration,� the
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products and grow the industry. Governor LePage will mark the unofficial start to the 2016 season by ceremonially tapping a maple tree on the Blaine House lawn next month. The season will continue all the way to
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talk features historical artifacts from the era and replicas of the original Treaty from the Library of Congress and the British Ar-
chives, signed by New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Native American dignitaries. The program provides an opportunity to understand the history of the era, the nuanced diplomacy of the delegates (English and Native American), the nature of life on the frontier on the Piscataqua before and after the Treaty, and the history’s relevance to the contemporary UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples issues. See TREATIES page 28...
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