youth sports
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PublishedApril 7, 2025
Dylan Blue’s big week helps Maine Gladiators win national championship
The former Lewiston standout's game-winning, shorthanded overtime goal was the finishing touch on a brilliant tournament.
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PublishedApril 3, 2025
Maine Gladiators, Casco Bay youth hockey teams victorious again at nationals
The Gladiators boys 18U and Casco Bay Mariners 14U girls teams remain perfect in pool play. Casco Bay's 14U boys team also wins.
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PublishedJune 21, 2023
Commentary: Practice makes profits – rising stars, name, image, likeness and cash
As recent changes to NCAA’s NIL rules give college athletes a major opportunity to earn income, they need financial education and professional support to ensure long-term financial success.
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PublishedMay 15, 2023
Efforts intensify to recruit referees and umpires for Maine youth sports
Clinics are popping up across the state for new officials – ranging in age from teenagers to retirees – in multiple sports.
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PublishedMarch 12, 2023
Commentary: Culture of elitism pushes Maine kids away from high school sports
Money keeps kids out of school sports. So does the often too-distant promise of playing time.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2023
Our View: Maddie Ripley’s win a victory for all those who paved the way
Ripley, the first girl to win a wrestling state title in Maine, shares her victory with Lisa Nowak and others who fought to overcome sexism.
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2023
Our View: ‘NIL’ policy a win for athletes at all levels
Student-athletes in Maine may not get rich from endorsements, but there are still upsides to the changing landscape of amateur sports.
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PublishedSeptember 2, 2022
Our View: Loudmouths take joy out of high school sports
With abuse on the rise, coaches and game officials are in short supply.
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PublishedAugust 8, 2022
Squash center plans $6 million expansion to further mission
Portland Community Squash has attracted kids who come for the game, but stay for the relationships. Now it's in the midst of a campaign to offer more services to more families.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2022
While nation’s kids turn from sports, young Mainers can’t get enough
Local youth sports organizations report strong participation numbers despite pandemic challenges.
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