Boston Celtics star Paul Pierce and longtime player, coach and broadcaster Doug Collins lead the first-time nominees for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2021
Randy Whitehouse
Posted inSports
Theo Epstein steps down after 9 seasons leading Cubs
Theo Epstein is stepping down after nine seasons as the Chicago Cubs’ president of baseball operations
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Sports
Auburn’s Troy Barnies in limbo in Lithuania due to team’s COVID-19 outbreak
The Edward Little and University of Maine product is hoping his professional basketball team will return to action next week after half the team test positive for COVID-19.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Outdoors in Maine: Dreaming of bagging a big buck as season approaches
Most seasoned deer hunters, even those of us who have never tagged a 200-pound buck, have nevertheless seen or jumped big deer that were later described at deer camp as the Hartford Elk.
Posted inGirls Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls soccer: Burnham scores twice to lead Monmouth/Winthrop past Oak Hill
Emma Johnson makes six saves to secure the shutout in 2-0 win.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
H.S. football: Combine set up to connect Maine seniors and college coaches
The Maine Football Coaches Association will host a combine Oct. 3 at Fitzpatrick Stadium that will give college coaches a chance to watch and get to know the state’s senior high school football players.
Posted inSchools and Education, Sports, Varsity Maine
MVC schools ban spectators and are encountering barriers to regional scheduling
The Mountain Valley Conference is giving its schools more options for opponents this fall, but a lot of details still need to be worked out before games start Sept. 25.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
Wales land opens ‘world of possibilities’ for Somali Bantu farmers
An organization hopes to purchase the 104-acre farm by this month.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
High school athletes may have sports but not fans this fall
If fall sports receive the necessary approvals, state limits on gatherings could prevent fans from attending games in the fall. Some schools are already considering alternatives.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Lewiston teachers union objects to reopening plan
The Lewiston Education Association, which represents all the School Department’s certified and education technician staff, released a statement Thursday saying the plan does not ensure the health and safety of students and educators.