Cony, Gardiner, Lawrence and Nokomis have gone from Class A to Class B, setting the stage for an intriguing Northern region this winter.
Winter sports
Maine’s smallest high schools worry about future of sports, impact on their communities
As the state’s rural communities get smaller, players, coaches and administrators in those places must adapt to survive.
Winslow girls hockey co-op falls in opener
The Black Raiders are shutout by the Edward Little co-op.
South Portland, Mt. Ararat girls start title defenses in changing landscape
Offseason realignment shook up Class A girls basketball, and the Red Riots and Eagles will pursue championship repeats against stacked fields.
At some Maine schools, basketball season begins without a full roster
For teams with players in Saturday’s state championship football games, the basketball season comes early this winter.
Girls hockey in Maine more closely aligned to boys game this season
The ice will be resurfaced after the first and second periods this season.
Meet the Maine girls hockey players to watch in 2025-26
These 22 players have already made an impact in previous seasons, and some will play even bigger roles for their clubs.
Meet the 5 Maine girls hockey teams to watch in 2025-26
Expect these squads to contend for regional and state titles this winter.
New era, same feel as Maine’s Class S basketball teams get head start on 2025-26 season
Monday was the first day teams in the new class for small schools were eligible to begin practicing for the upcoming season.
Former St. Dom’s hockey teammates face off as junior hockey coaches
Derek Damon and Greg Moore, who also played together at the University of Maine, will meet for the first time as coaches in a pair of USHL games this weekend; and more junior hockey notes.