Here are bios for some of the Eastern Maine high school football experts. This will be updated weekly
Darren Pare– Freelance sportswriter from Orono. Graduate of Massabesic High School long, long ago.
Matt Boutwell – runs MBR.Org and hosts a daily sports show on MBR Radio that airs in Central and Western Maine on MBR’s Facebook Page. Follow him on Twitter at @MattyBRadio.
Andrew Badillo – Badillo is the sports director at ABC 7 and FOX 22. During his time in Maine Andrew has covered everything from the Millinocket Marathon to the 2018 AFC Championship between the Patriots and Jaguars.
You can see him and the rest of the “Sports Blitz” team on the sidelines every Friday night covering your high school football teams. Before ABC 7 and FOX 22, Andrew graduated from Quinnipiac University with a degree in broadcast journalism.In addition to his experience at Q30, Andrew also gained professional experience at MLB Network and News 12 Connecticut. Originally from Orangeburg, New York, Andrew has grown to love Maine and New England for its hospitality and passionate sports fans.
Andrew Hart– The owner/administrator for the website www.mainehighschoolfootball.com and the Facebook page of the same name. I have lived in Maine for 15 years and have learned a lot about the people and the state through the sport of football.
Bob Beatham– Public address announcer for John Bapst football and Bangor’s Mansfield Stadium…scorekeeper for John Bapst basketball.
Frank Johnson– Former Maine educator as a teacher, administrator, MPA Committee member and coach. Coached middle school, high school, and college sports mostly in Maine with a couple of years coaching college basketball in Chicago and Tennessee. Also, enjoyed a number of years as a referee, umpire, and radio sports announcer. Husband to Debbie with five kids and eight grandchildren. Love my God, family, country, and Red Sox.
Marc Calnan– Owner/Administrator for Eastern Maine Sports at EasternMaineSports.com since 2009. Love covering all the sports and is a huge baseball fan. 1991 graduate of Sacopee Valley. Three year starter for the Hawks basketball team, including leading the powerhouse 1988/1989 0-18 team. Big sports fan especially the Boston Red Sox and Georgetown Hoyas.
Traci Calnan– The brains behind Eastern Maine Sports. Traci was the lone 2004 graduate of Hartland Christian.
Jeff Hoak– PCHS alum and current senior at Husson University for Video production. Contributor in many ways for Eastern Maine Sports. Owner of Hoak Highlights.
Chris Lessner– Writer/editor/Contributor with Eastern Maine Sports since 2014. 1994 graduate of Central high school in East Corinth. Avid UMaine and Boston sports fan and resides in Bangor.
David “Lefty” Mosley– 1976 graduate of Dexter regional high school. Employed at H.H. Brown Distributor Center. Over 37 years as IAABO Basketball Official.
Skip Hawkes– Life long sports enthusiast who loves baseball at all levels and high school sports. Owner of Maine Sports Report & Photography, coveting youth sports up through high school.
Bill Libby – Born in Bangor. Lived in Belchertown Mass, Londonderry NH , Colchester and Randolph Vermont. Grew up primarily in Randolph. Played sports all the way through High School. Attended Castleton State. Worked for Goldsmiths Sporting Goods 82-96. And for Wights Sporting Goods 96-2016. Now work as sales rep for Ennis Flint Company. Sell highway/traffic paint. Football announcer for Orono HS. Run scoreclock for Orono basketball. Run Orono girls summer hoop league. Was part of basketball officials IAABO #111 from 87-96. Ran girls AAU and YBOA basketball from 92-2014. Both daughters played sports at Orono HS. Jess 99, Kati 00. Both attended and played sports at USM. Attend many high school and college events. Love high school tourney week.
