The surging Black Bears face Stony Brook in matchup of America East’s two top teams.
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Skiing notebook: Mt. Blue Nordic teams trying to make best out of pandemic season
Cougars staying sharp with hopes of squeezing in some more races this winter.
Seniors provide University of Maine women’s basketball team leadership during mentally tough season
Amid COVID-19 concerns, five seniors have kept the Black Bears focused on the conference title.
America East Conference sets basketball tournament format
The top two seeds will earn byes to the semifinals, with championship games at predetermined campus sites.
Girls basketball: With plans for an experienced team dashed, Richmond starts fresh
Down to only one senior due to COVID opt-outs, Bobcats get a new wave of players adjusted to the varsity game.
High schools grapple with decision to allow media into indoor athletic events
Many schools — including Cony, Skowhegan and Winthrop, among others — are allowing media into games while others such as Winslow and Waterville are restricting access altogether.
Blanca Millan, Anne Simon form dangerous scoring combination for UMaine women’s basketball team
The senior and sophomore give Black Bears a one-two punch that opponents have struggled to contain in the early going.
Boys basketball: Cony downs Mt. Ararat on the first night of the season
TOPSHAM — Five years ago when School Administrative District 75 approved a new high school to be constructed, no one involved could have considered this is how the first home basketball game would be occurring. On the opening night of the 2021 winter high school sports season, Mt. Ararat opened its new gym to the […]
Girls basketball: Cony edges Mt. Ararat in first game under COVID-19 precautions
With no fans in attendance, game had a much different feel compared to those of last season.
North Atlantic Conference won’t offer basketball this winter
The conference, which includes five Maine colleges, had previously delayed a decision on winter sports before opting to cancel competition.