BLUE HILL—Steve Bemiss comes from humble coaching beginnings. When he first came back to the Blue Hill Peninsula 23 years ago, he was approached by a neighbor, who was also a YMCA director, about coaching a youth soccer team. He agreed, under the condition that she be his assistant. She …
Blue Hill—The George Stevens Academy volleyball team may still be looking for its first win but their improvement from last year’s squad was on display during a 0-3 loss to Jonesport-Beals at home on September 13. Coach Bonnie Marckoon, who is co-coaching both the JV and varsity teams with new …
Deer Isle—The girls soccer team tied Sumner 1-1 in two overtimes on September 15. We scored first when Ava Lowery kicked in a ball assisted by Lily Gray. About ten minutes later, Sumner was able to penetrate the defense and score the equalizer. Despite the lack of scoring, there was …
BLUE HILL – It was a busy couple of days at the George Stevens Academy soccer field on September 20 and 21, as both the boys and the girls hosted Orono in two Class C East showdowns. In a battle of the only two unbeaten teams left in Class C, …
Blue Hill—Under the lights in Bar Harbor, the George Stevens Academy Eagles won in sudden death to break a 2-2 tie against the Mount Desert Island Trojans on September 13. Senior Taylor Schildroth kicked in the winning shot, his second goal, to add to an assist for sophomore Owen Vinall. …
Castine—As the fog lifted over Ritchie Field on the Maine Maritime Academy campus, Mariner football fans donned their blues and golds to cheer on their team on the second day of homecoming September 16. The stands were filled with a mix of current students and alumni, all in attendance with …
Deer Isle—The boys soccer team lost to an inspired Jonesport team 2-1 September 13. We were out hustled overall in this game and Coach Joe Stinson felt we may have underestimated Jonesport as they out shot us about 17-5. Our lone goal was on an indirect kick by Stephen Cochrane …
DEER ISLE—Deer Isle-Stonington High School principal Ed Hatch has been pulling double duty since joining the district’s administrative team in July. In addition to his principal duties, Hatch is also the athletic director for the middle school and high school teams. Balancing roles is familiar territory for Hatch, though, as …
BLUE HILL—The leaves are just starting to change color on the Peninsula but the George Stevens Academy golf team is already midway through its season. Boasting a perfect record of 8-0, the team is a mix of experience and potential, according to head coach Dwayne Carter. Junior Percy Zentz, who …
Front row, from left, Myles Brown, Trey Plummer, Wade Simmons, Nathan Thompson, Stephen Cochrane, Sam Knowlton, Jacob Gell, Mason Plummer, Devon Emerick. Back row, Dillon Steele, Ethan Bates Cole, Dakota Emerick, Cullen Cochrane, Kinsey Bartlett, Mason Oliver, Nathan Winchester, Drew Wendell, Tyson Rice, Trevor Bubar, and Coach Joe Stinson. Deer …
