Photo corrections
In the Wednesday, Nov. 21 issue of The Star-Herald a photo of Washburn High School’s fall sports honorees was misnamed. Pictured with Justin Howe and Brian Campbell was Nick McIntosh, not Alex McIntosh. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. National baseball teams
Coast to Coast Baseball is inviting amateur baseball players between the ages of 13 to 15 and 16 to 18 to learn more about teams being formed to represent the USA in competition in Puerto Rico, Australia and Hawaii.
Applicants can submit a program application or video application for the 2008 season. For more information, visit the admissions section of www.coasttocoastathletics.com or call (740)373-4455.
Girl’s youth hockey league
The girl’s youth hockey league began in October and continues to invite new participants. The program is for ages 10 to 17, and will run to March. The team meets at the Forum in Presque Isle on Tuesdays from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. and Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. For more information contact Dennis Albert at 764-3862.
Maine Winter Sports Center
Volunteers are needed to help at the TAMC/TD Banknorth cross country ski event to be held at the Nordic Heritage Center on Dec. 15 and 16. For more information, call 551-1705 or email heidibartleynhsc@maine.rr.com.
The Nordic Heritage Sport Club and Maine Winter Sports Center are teaming up to host another “Adventure Sunday” at the Nordic Heritage Center in Presque Isle. Area youth in grades five to eight are invited to participate in a Poker Hike on Sunday, Dec. 2 from 1 to 3 p.m.
This activity will include an introduction to the basics of orienteering and using a map and compass, and will feature a moderate trek on the trails of the Nordic Heritage Center.
Snacks and water will be provided. To register, or for more information, please contact Mark Shea at 492-1444.
Overnight racer camp for seventh and eighth grade students Dec. 1 and 2. For more information contact Eileen Carey at MWSC or visit the website.
Racer on-snow clinic for fourth to eighth grade students on Dec. 13 and for eighth to 12th grade students Dec. 14. For more information contact Eileen Carey at MWSC.
On-snow education clinic for ski coaches, community volunteers and parent coaches on Dec. 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring your own skis or use facility skis. The fee is $10. Lunch will be provided. Contact Mark Shea for more information.
Another overnight racer camp for fourth to eighth grade students in Fort Kent, Dec. 27 to 28. Join MWSC at the 10th Mountain Lodge for some early-season cross country skiing. Contact Eileen Carey for more information.
The Maine High School Nordic Festival will take place Dec. 27 to 30 at the 10th Mountain Ski Center in Fort Kent. All coaches and teams are welcome. Contact Eileen Carey for more information.
10th Mountain Ski Center will hold the 10th Mountain Ski Club Citizen Race on Dec. 30. For more information contact Sherry Dubis at sdubis@nscon.org.
Fort Fairfield Parks and Recreation Department programs
Open gym times: Fridays 6 to 8:30 p.m. Saturdays 1:30 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8:30 p.m. and Sundays noon to 4 p.m.
Presque Isle High School season passes
PIHS athletics department announces that season passes for varsity basketball and ice hockey may be purchased at the athletic office.
Prices follow: basketball only $30, ice hockey only $25 and combination $50.
Baseball fantasy trip
The Alfond Youth Center announces their 7th annual baseball fantasy trip to take place from June 16 to 21. For more information and an application, contact Vaughn Clark at 873-0684 ext. 221.
