A couple of young boxers enjoy using video conferencing to stay in shape and prepare for the next fight until restrictions are lifted during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Area golf courses in good shape as season is set to open
A mild winter and extra time due to the coronavirus shutdown has many courses at or near midseason form.
Area golf community excited to get back on the course this week
On Tuesday, Gov. Janet Mills announced golf courses, along with disc golf courses, will be permitted to open on Friday with restrictions in place as part of phase one of her four-stage plan to reopen the state.
Auto racing: Oxford Plains Speedway cancels Saturday opener
The track’s May slate includes four more Saturday events, but it is unsure when exactly the 2020 racing season will begin.
Junior hockey: Thunder believe Zac Bell can be an impact player
In 2018-19 with the Binghamton Jr. Senators of the NA3HL, Bell was fifth on the team in scoring as he racked up 31 goals and 48 assists in 35 games.
Area golf pros share drills and exercises for self-isolation
Nick Glicos of Martindale and John King of Poland Spring offer tips on how golfers can improve their skills from their homes.
First L-A Triple Crown road race postponed
The YMCA Fit Fest scheduled for June 7 is postponed, and organizers said they will meet in May to consider rescheduling.
Sanford Mainers on hold as NECBL officials monitor health crisis
While the Cape Cod League canceled its 2020 season on Friday, the New England Collegiate Baseball League has yet to make a decision for a season that is slated to begin in early June.
Auburn umpire still making masks but is running out of donated materials
Dan LaBrie and his crew of family and neighbors have made more than 2,000 masks, most of which have been donated to local health care workers.
Oxford Plains Speedway, New Oxford Dragway in wait-and-see mode
Both the speedway and the drag strip have delayed the start of their respective seasons, and further postponements are a possibility. OPS not planning to get involved in iRacing.