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PublishedAugust 10, 2021
Vaccine mandate for fall sports has little support at Maine schools
Hawaii has become the first state to require COVID vaccinations to participate in high school sports, but school administrators in Maine don't see that happening here.
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PublishedMay 6, 2021
Dozens testify in opposition to bills to ban female transgender athletes
Two Republican-backed bills are similar to legislation being pushed by conservatives in at least 30 other states.
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PublishedApril 17, 2021
High school game officials in short supply this spring
From softball and baseball to lacrosse, organizers are concerned about whether they'll have enough umpires and referees to handle especially busy days on the schedule.
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PublishedApril 17, 2021
High school umps have a new perspective on balls and strikes
Because of COVID-19 social distancing protocols, home plate umpires are not situated directly behind the catcher this spring in baseball and softball.
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PublishedMarch 24, 2021
Maine high school sports to have open playoffs this spring
Knowing that schools may lose games during the regular season because of COVID-19 disruptions, the Maine Principals' Association will allow all teams to participate in the postseason.
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2021
Nordic ski teams at southern Maine schools face a new obstacle
Practices have resumed at many schools this week, but without snow there's a lot of running, strength training and agility work.
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PublishedJanuary 21, 2021
Ranks of high school game officials down sharply this winter
Now that schools in the four "yellow" counties will be allowed to start playing games, it's uncertain whether enough officials will be available.
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PublishedJanuary 20, 2021
In a major shift, schools in ‘yellow’ counties get go-ahead for practices and games
The Maine Principals' Association and state agencies reverse course, allowing teams in yellow counties to start practices and eventually play games.
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PublishedDecember 15, 2020
Deering wins first high school esports state championship
The Rams team of Mick Fennessy, Ian Sullivan and Connor Eide didn't lose a game all season to help Deering win a state title in Rocket League.
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PublishedDecember 7, 2020
It’s back to work for many of the state’s high school winter teams
The first day of individual skills and conditioning workouts was Monday, and many schools across the state welcomed winter sports athletes back into the gym or on the ice.