Sophomore goalie Matthew Thiessen and freshman forward Lynden Breen provide strong performances in weekend series at New Hampshire.
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Hockey: High school teams face unique challenges during COVID-19 pandemic
Fewer available rinks and co-op teams with players from multiple counties make playing high school hockey in a pandemic tough.
Skiing: Resorts go into winter season with safety in mind
Changes to base lodges and lift lines among the precautions mountains take to abide by COVID regulations.
Gardiner High closing in on starting turf field construction at Hoch Field
School still short of fundraising goal, but has hopes of starting work in early 2021.
University of Maine men’s ice hockey team ready to finally play games after long layoff
After three weeks of postponed games due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Black Bears are set to open the season this weekend against rival New Hampshire.
Hockey co-operative programs face unique challenges to work out during pandemic
With some member schools in “yellow” counties, many teams are short players as skills and drills sessions begin.
Gabrielle Wener joins wave of Maine players succeeding in Division I women’s college basketball
Messalonskee product starts in opener as freshman at Monmouth, continuing trend of state’s stars faring well at high collegiate level.
Sidelines: The New England Patriots this season are endlessly frustrating — and a lot of fun
After years as a favorite on cruise control, Patriots are a compelling mixed bag, Drew Bonifant writes.
Remember When: The Mt. Blue football team broke through in 2012 for 1st Gold Ball in 32 years
Riding an electric offense, the Cougars edged Marshwood to win Class B title and complete 12-0 season.
College hockey notes: UMaine looking to build on last year’s improvement
Black Bears bring back experienced defense while replacing Jeremy Swayman; team faces lack of home crowd advantage.