Utah became the first state to play football this season and several others followed despite COVID-19 safety concerns.
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High school coaches express frustration, sadness to state’s response to fall sports guidelines
Football and volleyball coaches search for answers after state officials – in a strongly worded letter – write that proposed MPA guidelines fall short.
Hedman’s goal gives Lightning a 3-2 win in 2nd OT, bounces Bruins from playoffs
The Bruins push Game 5 to a second overtime before Victor Hedman scores to give Tampa Bay a series-clinching win over Boston.
N.H. schools a step ahead of Maine in approving high school sports
With a clear, state-approved plan in place, many school boards in New Hampshire have already approved fall athletics, including football.
Emotional Johnny Clark embraces stirring victory in 47th annual Oxford 250
After winning everything there was to win, Hallowell driver finally wins the one race missing from his resume.
Oxford 250 notebook: Lewis Anderson makes his dream come true
One year after a stroke, the racer from Hollis competes in two Street Stock features prior to the Oxford 250.
Auto racing: Johnny Clark wins first Oxford 250 title
Clark, of Hallowell, takes the victory in an event he first entered in 1997, holding off another longtime contender – Jeff Taylor.
State to review principals’ association decision to allow all high school fall sports
Many observers had thought Thursday’s unanimous vote by the Maine Principals’ Association would be the final say in the matter.
Bowdoin College hockey rink may not be available for high school, youth use this winter
With sports canceled at Bowdoin until Jan. 1, it’s uncertain if Watson Arena will be open for community use.
Brunswick Cal Ripken wraps up a much different summer season
While the pandemic delayed or canceled many youth sports, some leagues were able to hold an abbreviated schedule.