Columnist looks back fondly covering area sports for past 21 years.
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Junior Legion: Topsham wraps up state berth with wild zone tournament win over Capital Area
Post 202 sees big lead slip away in the seventh, then rallies back in ninth to clinch spot in state tournament.
Baseball: Junior Legion zone tournament set for this weekend in Augusta
Skowhegan holds top seed, Fairfield second in five-team bracket being played out at CARA fields.
Golf: Playing in Senior Open just the latest career highlight for Winslow’s Veilleux
Maine native, an employee of Jack Nicklaus’ at his Florida course, played in his first U.S. Senior Open last month in Omaha.
Kennebec Valley Roller Derby back on its feet after pandemic shut it down
Augusta-based program is up to 20 members, and hoping to start competitions around December.
College football: Luncheon kicks off Maine’s college football season
The state’s six college football programs are eager to get started after missing the 2020 season.
Field hockey: Maine Field Hockey Festival returns as a summer centerpiece
Winslow fills in as host for large preseason event, which gives players a chance to catch up with each other and work on their games.
Persistent practice routine and tireless work ethic paying off for golfer Caleb Manuel
The Maine Amateur champion is committed to the game, and he’s putting in the work to succeed on big stages.
In American Legion baseball tournament, a full slate of games provides a challenge
Teams face multiple games packed into a small window of time, and have to manage themselves physically and mentally.
Sidelines: Everything goes right for Augusta senior legion baseball team in wild, wacky inning
With 11-run, 16-batter first inning, Augusta lit a spark that helped it extend its season, Drew Bonifant writes.