Hiring coaches, waning athlete interest hinder high school skiing programs

Mt. Blue hires Nordic coaches and Spruce Mountain finds new Alpine coach, but other area schools still have vacancies.

H.S. roundup: Falmouth’s Sofie Matson wins New England cross country title

Falmouth’s Sofie Matson ends Maine's 10-year drought without a New England championship, while York halts Wells' big for a fourth straight football title.

Sidelines: After more thought, eight-man football is good for Maine

After viewing it as gimmick football, the Kennebec Journal's Dave Dyer has a big change of heart and sees the new class as a benefit to many programs.

WATCH: How Ramblers, Hornets clinched first, and more from Week 8

Local roundup: Leavitt football rolls past Morse to complete unbeaten regular season

Wyatt Hathaway tosses two TDs and runs for another, and Sawyer Hathaway had for for touchdown and throws for one. Plus other football and soccer action from Friday.

H.S. football: Week 8 Sun Journal staff picks

Head to Head: Top surprises as the regular season winds down

Predictions — and assumptions — were made at the beginning of the season, but reality had different plans.

Weekend Blitz, Week 8: Wins needed all around

Teams either need to win to get in, or win to secure favorable playoff positioning, but many of those wins won't come easy.

WATCH: More analysis of Mt. Blue’s and Leavitt’s big wins

H.S. football: Week 7 Sun Journal staff picks