Girls hockey: Empty ice arenas still take some getting used to for Midcoast teams

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Published
February 18, 2021

Girls hockey: Empty ice arenas still take some getting used to for Midcoast teams

Mt. Ararat/Lisbon/Morse skates past Yarmouth/Freeport for second time in three days.
Published
January 26, 2021

Nordic ski teams at southern Maine schools face a new obstacle

Practices have resumed at many schools this week, but without snow there's a lot of running, strength training and agility work.
Published
January 19, 2021

Concerns grow that the loss of sports is taking a toll on young athletes’ mental health

Citing research that shows more depression and anxiety when school sports are shut down, athletic directors and coaches in Maine's ‘yellow’ counties lobby for teams to at least be allowed to gather for drills and conditioning during the pandemic.
Published
January 14, 2021

High school basketball coaches try to make sense of state’s shift on youth sports

High school coaches are confused and frustrated why youth and club sports are able to resume in "yellow" counties while their teams remain sidelined.
Published
October 2, 2020

High school football: In a Gray area, Patriots determined to keep program progressing

Gray-New Gloucester was just glad to have a Friday night of football, no matter what form it came in.
Published
August 23, 2020

With no in-person workouts, coaches worry about athletes

Most high school coaches in southern Maine have been unable to work in-person with their athletes this summer. They're concerned about the physical condition and emotional well-being of the students.
Published
May 17, 2020

Lewiston’s Ryan Pomerleau wins Travis Roy Award

The Blue Devils' captain is the fourth Lewiston player to win the award, which was presented for the 25th year.
Published
May 16, 2020

Travis Roy Award finalists finally get their day

The four seniors had to wait an extra two months to find out the winner, and a livestreamed video ceremony has replaced the camaraderie of an in-person banquet.
Published
May 12, 2020

Boys hockey: Travis Roy Award ceremony to be livestreamed by Sun Journal

The announcement Sunday night will be streamed live on the Sun Journal's website and Facebook page.
Published
April 17, 2020

Football: Coaches, ADs mixed on new classification for 2020

While many say the changes approved by the MPA are good for the sport, some feel even greater changes are needed.