Maine high school football is back and so begins our Player of the Week polls for the state. Teams showcased more of what they’ve got heading into the state playoffs portion of the season.
As such, we have eight athletes nominated this week for the SBLive’s Maine Football Player of the Week award from Nov. 8-9, and we ask you, the fans, to help decide who should indeed be the top athlete selected.
In a wild 56-50 victory over Orono, Ervin went absolutely nuts on the ground. The running back rushed for 487 yards on 44 carries and scored seven touchdowns for Houlton/Hodgdon/Southern Aroostook/Greater Houlton Christian Academy.
SBLive voting polls are intended to be a fun way to create fan engagement and express support for your favorite high school athletes and teams. Unless expressly noted, there are no awards for winning the voting. Our primary focus is to highlight the abilities and accomplishments of all the athletes and teams included in our poll. You can vote as often as you wish and are encouraged to share our polls with others. The use of voting bots and other forms of automated voting are not allowed. Individuals will be removed from the poll if any form of automated voting can be verified. – SBLive Sports
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Voting closes at 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17. The winner will be announced in the following week’s poll. Here are this week’s nominees:
The Trojans’ running back could not be stopped in Thornton Academy’s 36-12 win over South Portland, scoring four rushing touchdowns.
Thurston was an all-around offensive menace in the Bulldogs’ 42-14 victory over Windham in the playoffs. The quarterback accounted for 196 yards and three touchdowns.
The Noble running back led the way in its 28-24 win over Bonny Eagle, rushing for 101 yards on 28 carries and a touchdown.
Johnson was truly the difference maker in the team’s 22-14 victory over Lewiston, ending the game with three rushing touchdowns on the night.
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We’re going to recognize a special teamer this week in Deering place kicker Tavian Lauture. The kicker knocked down two field goals in a 21-0 win over Massabesic.
The Lawrence signal caller was terrific in a 28-18 victory over Cony last week, with Hamlin throwing multiple touchdowns in the win.
Fryeburg Academy left no doubt in a blowout win over York last week, rushing for three touchdowns in the victory.
Daigle made all the difference in a 27-20 victory over Cape Elizabeth last week, picking off two passes.
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Lily Fortin didn’t allow a hit until the seventh inning and No. 2 North Yarmouth Academy beat No. 1 Buckfield 5-0 in the Class D South softball final Tuesday at St. Joseph’s College in Standish.
The Panthers (17-1) will face North champion Penobscot Valley (17-0) in the state championship game on Saturday, also at St. Joseph’s. NYA won back-to-back Class D state titles in 2023-24, before losing to Buckfield, 2-1, in the regional final last season.
Buckfield ends the season 16-3.
Grace Veinott singled to lead off the seventh inning, breaking up Fortin’s no-hit bit. The NYA sophomore recorded a strikeout and two groundouts to finish off the one-hitter. She recorded eight strikeouts and five walks.
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Jordan Nash hit a two-run single in the first inning to give NYA the lead. Aurora Blier made it 3-0 in the third with an RBI groundout. Cami Casserly had an RBI single and Reese Walker walked with the bases loaded in the fifth to make it 5-0.
A woman died Monday after a fire on East Main Street in Fort Kent.
Woman Died after Fire in Fort Kent
Fort Kent Fire and Rescue said “Upon arrival, Chief Pelletier was unable to confirm that all tenants of the apartment building were accounted for.”
Fire at the Front of the Building and Second Floor
Firefighters battled the blaze at the front of the building and another crew attacked the second floor.
First Floor Fire Put Out
The fire on the first floor was quickly extinguished.
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Crews Learned Someone was Still in the Building
Crews got information that there was someone inside the building.
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Woman was Located in the Building and First Responders Tried Resuscitation
“Shortly thereafter, firefighters located a civilian victim and rescued her, unfortunately resuscitation efforts by ASI and Fort Kent firefighters were unsuccessful,” said Chief Pelletier with Fort Kent Fire and Rescue.
Maine Fire Marshal’s Office Investigating the Cause of the Fire
The Maine Fire Marshal’s Office responded to the scene and is investigating the cause of the fire.
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Name and Age Not Released Pending Family Notification
The woman’s name and age were not released pending notification of the family.
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Multiple Agencies Responded and Assisted with the Fire
Assisting Fort Kent Fire and Rescue were the Eagle Lake Fire Department, ASI, Fort Kent Public Works and the Red Cross.
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If you’re gluten-free or have celiac disease, you know the feeling: sometimes you just want what everyone else is eating. Wings, fries, pizza, those classic comfort foods that can often feel off-limits. Thankfully, Maine is really starting to show up for the gluten-free community. More restaurants are adding gluten-free options to their menus, and even better, more places are investing in separate fryers to help keep us safe.
One local favorite that deserves a reminder is 104 Main Public House in Topsham. They’ve been serving gluten-free wings, pizza, and fries for quite a while, but it’s worth highlighting again because they do it right. Their menu includes gluten-free wings and gluten-free pizza options, and they are known for accommodating gluten-free diners.
As someone who has personally eaten their wings, I can confidently say they’re delicious and I’ve always felt safe ordering them. Knowing they have a dedicated fryer makes all the difference when you’re navigating celiac disease and trying to enjoy a meal without worrying about cross-contact.
The real question is: are you a ranch or blue cheese person? Do you go for classic BBQ or are you all about the hot wings? Either way, if you’ve been craving crispy, flavorful wings this summer, 104 Main should be at the top of your list.
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It’s great to see more Maine restaurants making gluten-free dining easier, and tastier, for all of us.
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