Whether you’re a fan of the Dodgers or the Red Sox, or even the Orioles, you can dream big on Opening Day, Drew Bonifant writes.
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Sidelines: A year lost due to pandemic brings joy and gratitude to high school spring sports
Messalonskee senior Gabby Smart is one of the athletes who is thrilled for the season to begin, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Sidelines: Spelling of mascot has become the new battle in Skowhegan
Now that Skowhegan teams are known as the River Hawks, are we really bickering over the spelling, Travis Lazarczyk asks.
Sidelines: Central Maine All-Star Showcase helps Bulldog Strong continue to give back to communities
Saturday’s basketball games at the KV YMCA helped raise money for the local charity that’s raised more than $100,000 over the last seven years, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Sidelines: The central Maine basketball tournament was a perfect end to an imperfect season
The four regional champions are a reminder of our resiliency in tough times, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Sidelines: University of Maine women’s basketball team deserves credit for navigating tough season
Getting through the 2020-21 season without a Covid-19 case is an accomplishment, even if the Black Bears didn’t reach their ultimate goal, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Sidelines: UMaine women’s basketball team can point to comeback at Stony Brook as key run of season
When the Black Bears rallied for a victory at Stony Brook on Feb. 14, they learned how to play against the Seawolves, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Sidelines: Just playing a game was a victory for Kents Hill girls basketball team
After 64 practices with no games, Huskies had unique opportunity in central Maine tournament, Dave Dyer writes.
Sidelines: The Red Sox outfield of young stars, gone already
Let’s remember the entire young outfield the Red Sox groomed through the minors to the World Series, that is gone too soon, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Sidelines: Expect central Maine hockey tournament to have playoff feel
When it comes to hockey, any kind of hardware is worth competing for, Travis Barrett writes.