UMaine splits doubleheader after unveiling brand new softball complex
The new softball complex is the first athletic facility on campus to be renovated thanks to a $90 million gift from the Harold Alfond Foundation.
Ellsworth will rely on a brand-new pitching rotation to defend its state title
Whoever ends up on Ellsworth’s pitching rotation this spring will be stepping onto the mound for the first time as a varsity player.
Gardiner girls basketball coach retires after 19 seasons
Gardiner High School girls basketball coach Mike Gray says his decision to retire was to spend more time with his family.
Old Town’s top-notch softball program is getting its 3rd coach in 4 seasons
John Milligan has replaced Morgin Cossar as Old Town’s head softball coach.
Andrew Varisco won’t return as Bangor High’s girls soccer coach
Despite failing to secure a Class A North title, Andrew Varisco led the Rams to a 9-1-4 record and second seed last season.
Hampden Academy promotes Jaimee Perry to head softball coach
The Broncos went 13-3 last season before they were upset by Bangor 4-0 in the Class A quarterfinals
The big changes in Maine’s new round of high school sports classes
Here’s what you need to know about the Maine Principals’ Association’s proposed slate of classes in all sports for the next two years.
University of Maine
UMaine baseball erupts for 11 runs in 1 inning to take 2 of 3 from St. Joseph’s
The Black Bears scored a combined 32 runs in weekend slugfests to win the series over an out-of-conference opponent.
Rebuilding UMaine football team enters spring practice with a lot to prove
Coach Jordan Stevens had a frustrating first season last fall as his team went 2-9 with five of those losses coming by four points or less.
4 UMaine men’s hockey players won’t be returning next season
The Black Bears are losing a left winger and two defensemen to the NCAA Division 1 transfer portal, and a a left winger to a pro career in Sweden.
Professional sports
Faster Major League Baseball games will ‘shock’ fans, Red Sox broadcasters say
The rule changes to Major League Baseball are designed to shorten the game and produce more runs.
GMs for Packers, Jets discuss status of Aaron Rodgers trade talks
Aaron Rodgers remains under contract with Green Bay but said he wanted the Packers to “do the right thing.”
Former UMaine star scores game-winning goal in women’s pro hockey championship
Tereza Vanisova became just the second player in league history to play on three Isobel Cup-winning teams.