Columnist looks back fondly covering area sports for past 21 years.
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Sidelines: In year of recovery, COVID’s mark on Olympics feels like a flashback
Pandemic’s effect on Tokyo Olympics mimics what American team sports went through in 2020, Drew Bonifant writes.
11U Cal Ripken New England regional in full swing in Waterville
Pool play set to wrap up before teams advance to single elimination round.
Sidelines: A Lobster Bowl with a twist
The annual summer football game was back Saturday, but as a 7-on-7 tournament, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Sidelines: Shohei Ohtani’s tour de force season exactly what baseball needs
Angels’ star gives an ailing sport a needed dose of enthusiasm and excitement, Drew Bonifant writes.
Sidelines: Former University of Maine star Stevens ready for a new football challenge
One of the Black Bears best earned the right to test his abilities at college football’s highest level, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
With PGA Tour cards at stake, Korn Ferry Tour players thankful to make the cut
At the Live and Work in Maine Open, Korn Ferry Tour players keep the ultimate goal in the back of their minds.
Sidelines: Boom goes the Father’s Day column
In honor of Father’s Day, Travis Lazarczyk lets his dad, John “Boom” Lazarczyk, offer his opinions on his favorite teams.
Sidelines: The 2021 Maine high school football season is full of intriguing games
Fans should have plenty of reasons to get excited about this fall on the gridiron, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Sidelines: High school open tournaments a welcome novelty
Open tournaments for spring 2021 high school sports are a great idea for special circumstances. Let’s not make it a habit, Travis Lazarczyk writes.