Photo: Dug in against the cold in Lewiston

Poland Knights softball players try to stay warm in a chilly wind.

High school game officials in short supply this spring

From softball and baseball to lacrosse, organizers are concerned about whether they'll have enough umpires and referees to handle especially busy days on the schedule.

High school umps have a new perspective on balls and strikes

Because of COVID-19 social distancing protocols, home plate umpires are not situated directly behind the catcher this spring in baseball and softball.

There’s an influx of new high school coaches this spring

With the 2020 season wiped out, many coaches in southern Maine have been waiting more than a year to get going.

UMaine gets go-ahead for spring sports

University officials give clearance for traditional spring teams, as well as football, field hockey and women's soccer, which had their fall seasons canceled.

H.S. softball: Adelle Foss, Spruce Mountain put Lisbon on hold

Winning pitcher Adelle Foss went the distance and the Phoenix used nine timely hit to beat the Greyhounds, 7-4.

Photo: Lewiston dedicates softball field to former pitcher Fleurette Roux Bannon

Local roundup: Cougars rally past Red Eddies in lacrosse opener

Mt. Blue gets three goals from Sam Smith down the stretch to come back from a two-goal deficit in a 10-9-win.

All-Region softball player of the year: Lashua improved, powered Edward Little

2018 Sun Journal All-Region softball