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Wells excels for Indiana at Big 10 Championships

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Robby MacDonald

Former Morse High swimmer James Wells won the 100-yard backstroke for the Indiana University Hoosiers with a time of 46 seconds at the recent Big 10 Championships in Bloomington, Ind. Wells, a winner of the title a year ago, established … Continue reading →

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Bangor boys turn in strong performances at Class A state swim meet

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Robby MacDonald

BANGOR, Maine — Bangor High School’s second-place finish at the Class A boys state swimming and diving championships behind a young, deep and talented Cheverus of Portland squad included performances among the elite in Maine interscholastic swimming history. David Smallwood’s … Continue reading →

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UMaine to host America East championships Thursday

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Robby MacDonald

The University of Maine will host the America East Swimming and Diving Championships at the Black Bears’ Wallace natatorium in Orono Thursday through Sunday. Thursday’s racing opens at 6 p.m with the 800 free relay. Trials begin at 10 a.m. … Continue reading →

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Championship season begins with PVC meets Monday night at Husson

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Robby MacDonald

The championship season opens for Penobscot Valley Conference swimmers and divers Monday when the PVC boys race and dive at Husson University in Bangor. Racing begins at 6 p.m. The girls compete at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Husson. The meets … Continue reading →

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Brewer swimmers participate in Coaches vs. Cancer Challenge

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Robby MacDonald

At their recent competition with John Bapst Memorial High, coach Kathy Cahill’s Brewer High swimmers and divers actively engaged the Coaches vs. Cancer Challenge, an outreach of the American Cancer Society. The Brewer team constructed a Wall of Remembrance at … Continue reading →

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Former top Maine swimmer turning in strong efforts for Indiana swim team

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Robby MacDonald

James Wells and his  Indiana University teammates defeated Iowa and Ohio State recently. The Morse High of Bath graduate  finished first in the 100 backstroke in the Hoosiers’ victory with a time of 47.6 seconds. Wells also finished fourth in … Continue reading →

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UMaine swimmers record long training sessions in Florida

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Robby MacDonald

University of Maine swimmers swam 86,000 meters of long course (50 meters) workouts during their swim practices in Florida during semester break. In addition to their water work, the Black Bears also trained on dry land seven of the nine … Continue reading →

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Bangor, Cheverus swimmers to battle at Husson Saturday

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Robby MacDonald

Cheverus High of Portland, last year’s Class A State Meet  runnerup to Bangor High School, races Coach Phil Emery’ Rams at 11 a.m. Saturday at  the Husson University pool in Bangor. In his analysis of the Stags, Emery notes their … Continue reading →

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Maine swimmers recording fast times in speedy America East

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Robby MacDonald

Several of coach Susan Lizzotte’s swimmers are ranked among the leaders in the speedy America East Conference as the University of Maine Black Bear swimmers and divers enter the long-course (50-meter) training period of their season during the semester break. … Continue reading →

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New high school swimming rule addresses consequences for ‘illegal attire’

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Robby MacDonald

As the high school swim season enters dual-meet competition, several new rules will govern the 2012-13 action. The rules were approved by the National Federation of State High School Associations Swimming and Diving Rules Committee. Among the rules changes enacted … Continue reading →

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Robby MacDonald is a former high school and college swim coach who coached the Bangor High School girls swim team for eight seasons that included four state championships. He also coached the Colby College men’s and women’s swim teams for three seasons and has served as a staff member at numerous swim camps

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