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WINTER GAMES COVERAGE
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Seth Wescott of Farmington reacts after winning the first gold medal in the Snowboard Cross at the Turin 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Bardonecchia, Italy Thursday, Feb. 16, 2006. Read about Wescott's historic ride.
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Memorable for Maine
For local Olympians, one sweet victory and two fruitless pursuits in Turin. (Pub. February 27, 2006)
Good as gold? Better
Seth Wescott gets an emotional welcome on the mountain where his Olympic dream began. (Pub. February 26, 2006)
Miller leaves lots of questions
Bode Miller straddled a gate near the top of the slalom course Saturday, skied off to the side a few turns later and exited the 2006 Olympics as anticlimactically as it gets. (Pub. February 26, 2006)
Bode Miller fails to finish slalom, leaving Turin without a medal
Despite five lackluster events, he considers his stay at the Winter Olympics a success. (Pub. February 26, 2006)
Wescott celebrates back home
Maine's first Winter Games gold medalist gets the red-carpet treatment on his return from Italy. (Pub. February 25, 2006)
It's last call for Bode at games
Can Bode Miller recapture the edge that enthralled the skiing world? Today's his final chance. (Pub. February 25, 2006)
Turns out, she was gearing up for the gold
Women's giant slalom gold medalist Julia Mancuso had a prerace evening sure to be the envy of any 10-year-old girl. (Pub. February 25, 2006)
Miller's latest problem: hoops
The latest twist in the Bode Miller saga at the Winter Olympics is his ankle. He hurt it playing basketball. (Pub. February 23, 2006)
Difficult journey produces lifelong Olympic memories
(Pub. February 23, 2006)
Clark, U.S. still await the podium
Kirsten Clark of Raymond failed to reach the medals podium Monday in her final event of the 2006 Winter Olympics. (Pub. February 21, 2006)
Miller again walks away 0 for Turin
Miller is down to one last chance at the Turin Games after tying for sixth in the giant slalom Monday. (Pub. February 21, 2006)
Turin Games lacking one vital ingredient: that Olympic feeling
Several ski racers have talked about a glaring difference in energy between the Turin Games and the 2002 Winter Games at Salt Lake City. (Pub. February 21, 2006)
Miller gets another chance, and needs it
The U.S. Alpine skiers have been a bust at the Turin Games, and Bode Miller is a major reason why. (Pub. February 20, 2006)
Clark and teammates can only wait
Heavy snow and dense fog forced postponement of the women's super-G event Sunday at the Fraiteve venue, which was draped in accumulating powder. (Pub. February 20, 2006)
The toast of Turin
TV appearances, parties, photo shoots - everyone wants to meet Seth Wescott. And Maine's new Olympic gold medalist is handling it all with aplomb. Reader Comments: Congratulate Seth on his success. (Pub. February 19, 2006)
Go-for-broke Bode is a bust thus far
Bode Miller had a shot at five Olympic medals but has only two races left to fulfill high expectations. (Pub. February 19, 2006)
U.S. snowboarder lets golden chance slip away
A needless move costs Lindsey Jacobellis and allows Seth Wescott's girlfriend to win the snowboardcross. (Pub. February 18, 2006)
Wescott carves his place in history
Seth Wescott and his supporters celebrate his gold medal in the inaugural Olympic snowboardcross. (Pub. February 17, 2006)
At long last, Maine hits winter jackpot
Seth Wescott, Maine's fourth gold-medal winner, is the first to do it in the Winter Games. (Pub. February 17, 2006)
Wescott blazes new trail
Farmington snowboarderposts thrilling victory ininaugural Olympic event (Pub. February 17, 2006)
Now it's finally his time to ride
Seth Wescott, who helped snowboarding reach Olympic status, finally goes for the gold. (Pub. February 16, 2006)
An unfulfilling run, but now she'll focus on super-G
Kirsten Clark finishes 21st in the downhill but hopes to improve in the more technical race. (Pub. February 16, 2006)
Miller slip-up opens door for gate-crasher
Ted Ligety gives the U.S. a gold medal in the men's combined despite the disqualification of Bode Miller. (Pub. February 15, 2006)
Can Clark write final chapter to comeback story?
Clark and her U.S. women's Alpine teammates will try for their first medal today in the women's downhill on the Olimpica Fraiteve course. (Pub. February 15, 2006)
Miller gets his second chance
Skier Bode Miller and skater Johnny Weir are among today's headliners at the Turin Games. (Pub. February 14, 2006)
Disappointment on the slopes
Americans Bode Miller and Daron Rahlves fail to bring home medals in the men's downhill. (Pub. February 13, 2006)
He's taking center stage
Let the Bode Show begin. We've heard his opinions. We've seen his face for months. (Pub. February 12, 2006)
'Fired up' in Italy
In the Alps west of Turin, the villages hosting events start to swell with athletes, spectators and excitement. (Pub. February 11, 2006)
Two weeks of viewing, with plenty to watch
From the mountains to the hockey rinks to the speedskaters, there are numerous story lines to be following in these Games. Reader Comments: Do you plan to watch the Olympic's opening ceremony tonight? (Pub. February 10, 2006)
Olympic flame to illuminate quest for victory
Three athletes with Maine ties are competing in the Games, to start today with the lighting of the cauldron. (Pub. February 10, 2006)
Three Olympians We'll Be Watching
Bode MIller, Seth Wescott and Kirsten Clark (Pub. February 10, 2006)
He's a skier like no other, and a winner
Bode Miller may look awkward at times, but he knows the secret of speed and how to attain it. (Pub. February 10, 2006)
He's rapidly becoming chairman of the boards
Portland sports agent Peter Carlisle has many clients competing in the Winter Olympic Games. (Pub. February 8, 2006)
U.S. men likely to display their mettle in Turin
There's plenty to like about the talent surrounding Bode Miller on the U.S. men's Alpine ski team. (Pub. February 7, 2006)
In the quiet of Cannon Mountain
A look at this tiny village shows where Bode Miller comes from and just maybe where he's going. Special Feature: audio slide show. (Pub. February 5, 2006)
Mainer eyes gold in curling at Paralympics
A grandfather from Glenburn will compete on the U.S. wheelchair team at the Winter Games in Italy. (Pub. February 5, 2006)
Simple goal: Arrive at the bottom first, collect gold
Snowboardcross looks crazy with four racers on one course, but the object should confuse no one. (Pub. January 29, 2006)
King Cool and bound for glory
Seth Wescott of Maine is a media idol and no wonder - he has it all, including talent. (Pub. January 29, 2006)
Break ends Miller's amazing streak
Bode Miller will skip this weekend's World Cup events, ending his run of skiing in 136 straight races. (Pub. January 26, 2006)
Chamberlain looking ahead
David Chamberlain of Bethel was surprisingly not chosen for the Olympics, but will continue skiing. (Pub. January 22, 2006)
On the loose, with skis and opinions
Bode Miller can do without the trappings of fame as he continues his quest for the perfect ski run. (Pub. January 22, 2006)
Chamberlain left off squad
David Chamberlain of Bethel is passed over for a spot on the U.S. Olympic cross country ski team.David Chamberlain of Bethel is passed over for a spot on the U.S. Olympic cross country ski team. (Pub. January 18, 2006)
Despite injury setbacks, Clark's not ready to quit
Kirsten Clark of Raymond has battled back from a knee injury to take another shot at an Olympic medal. (Pub. January 15, 2006)
Bode adds DQ, absence to eventful week
Embattled Bode Miller is disqualified from a World Cup race, then skips a mandatory ceremony. (Pub. January 14, 2006)
Miller sorry for ski remarks
Bode Miller issues an apology after an uproar over televised comments on skiing and drinking. (Pub. January 13, 2006)
Ski coach questions Bode's desire
Bode Miller has to decide whether he still wants to be on the U.S. team, its coach says. (Pub. January 11, 2006)
Ski chief says Miller remarks inappropriate
Bode Miller's comments on '60 Minutes' land him in trouble with the president of a U.S. ski association. (Pub. January 10, 2006)
Miller's comments worry ski officials
Bode Miller's latest controversial remarks draw the ire of the International Ski Federation. (Pub. January 9, 2006)
Olympic dreams finally fulfilled
Five women and four men qualify for the U.S. biathlon team that will compete in the 2006 Turin Games. (Pub. January 4, 2006)
Shepard fails to qualify but won't give up hope
Biathlon notebook (Pub. January 4, 2006)
Setting sights on tickets to Italy
Berths are still up for grabs as biathletes try to qualify for the U.S. Olympic team for the Turin Games. (Pub. January 3, 2006)
They may be transplants, but they're right at home
All three of the men's 12.5K pursuit finishers, Tim Burke, Jeremy Teela and Lowell Bailey, are transplanted 'locals' along with the third-place finisher in the women's 10K pursuit, Annelies Cook. (Pub. January 3, 2006)
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AT THE GAMES
All over...
Hallelujah! I finally saw Alberto Tomba! Jest if you will, but he was all of skiing to me in my childhood. Saturday, my last official race to cover, there he was under the ligths at Sestriere. He popped around the...
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WORDS OF SUPPORT
Mainers should be proud of Seth Wescott, Kirsten Clark and Bode Miller as they get set to represent the United States and Maine at the 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Turin, Italy. Share your words of encouragement. TV SCHEDULE
Thursday, Feb. 23
USA: (Live: Women's Biathlon Relay Final), 6-8 a.m.
MSNBC: (Live: Women's Curling Bronze Medal Match), 7-10 a.m.
USA: (Live: Women's Curling Women's Gold Medal Match), 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
NBC: (Women's Snowboarding Parallel Giant Slalom), 4-5 p.m.
CNBC: (Women's Curling Gold Medal Match), 5-8 p.m.
NBC: (Figure Skating Ladies Free Skate Final; Freestyle Skiing Men's Aerials Final; Snowboarding Women's Parallel Giant Slalom Final), 8 p.m.-Midnight NBC ‹ (Medals Plaza Award Ceremonies), 12:35-2 a.m.
NBC: (Primetime replay), 2-5 a.m.
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