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After 23 years at the helm of Southern Maine Community College's men's basketball program, Coach Matt Richards is stepping down, transitioning to a new role as chief of institutional advancement and engagement.
A summer spent at the Augusta Civic Center’s basketball camp revealed enduring traditions, the impact of Coach Paul Vachon’s comeback, and the lasting friendships that shaped a generation of players.
The 11th annual Kick for Cass charity play day will take place at Thomas College on July 11, marking the final edition of the event while the ShineOnCass Foundation continues its community work.
The upcoming induction celebrates a coaching career that spanned three decades at Maine and continues at Colby College, highlighting both athletic triumphs and academic achievements.
Taylor Makar, 25, has agreed to a two‑year contract that runs through the 2027‑28 season, bringing his NHL debut and AHL success into a new chapter with Colorado.
The Philadelphia Flyers selected 6‑foot‑7 Kazakhstani defenseman Maksim Sokolovskii with the 27th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, trading down from the 21st slot and adding depth to a blue‑line that aims to blend size with offensive upside.
Boston College baseball, ranked No. 22, will host Maine on Tuesday in a non‑conference game. The Eagles, led by standout performances and a program‑record stealing display, look to build momentum before a weekend series at Notre Dame.
Parker Morin, a senior shortstop from Cony High School, was named the Dr. John Winkin Award winner, capping a season that saw him lead his team to the Class B championship and excel in multiple sports.
Tobi Lawal, a graduate of Lee Academy in Maine, was selected by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2026 NBA draft, marking the second Maine‑born player to wear the Mavericks jersey.
Saint Joseph's College of Maine has announced its first varsity women's flag football program, beginning competition in spring 2028, and is now recruiting a head coach to lead the initiative.
The melody that once graced a Broadway stage now reverberates through the stands of Anfield, binding generations of Liverpool supporters together.
Kyle Busch, the late NASCAR star, was chosen in Maine’s October antlered moose lottery, a permit that can be passed to a relative. The selection comes despite his recent death from pneumonia at age 41 and his historic ties to the state.
Despite his death in May, Kyle Busch was chosen in the Maine moose lottery, highlighting his ties to the state and the unique permit transfer rule.
An exploration of the varied routes that have produced the United States men's national team, highlighting the impact of immigration, Project 2010 and a blend of domestic and international experiences.
A Montana hunter reflects on the disappointment of seeing Kyle Busch win Maine's moose permit lottery, a prize he has chased for decades.
The Gardiner Tigers captured their first Class B state title on Feb. 27, 2026, defeating Yarmouth 58-54, and honored the achievement with a ring ceremony that highlighted the team's journey and the coach's reflections on a bond forged through competition.
Weeks after his death, Kyle Busch's name appeared among the winners of Maine's moose permit lottery, illustrating how a simple administrative oversight can create a surreal media moment.
Late NASCAR star Kyle Busch was chosen in Maine's October moose lottery, a posthumous honor that can be passed to a relative.
Kyle Busch, the late NASCAR driver, was selected for an antlered moose permit in Maine’s annual lottery, a rare honor that can be passed to a family member under state law.
In a dramatic 11‑inning showdown, Gorham’s Wyatt Washburn and Miles Brenner combined forces with Hunter Finck, the Gatorade Maine Baseball Player of the Year, to clinch the Class A title over Bangor. The victory caps a season that saw Gorham finish first in the statewide poll, while teams such as Fryeburg, Monmouth and Noble also made notable impacts.
Kyle Busch, who died in May at 41, was chosen in Maine’s moose lottery for an October antlered permit, a rare honor that can be passed to a family member under state law.
Kyle Busch’s posthumous inclusion in Maine’s moose lottery highlights an unusual intersection of sports legacy and state hunting tradition, with his permit eligible for transfer to a relative.
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife announced that the late NASCAR driver Kyle Busch was among the winners of this year’s moose lottery, securing an antlered moose permit for the upcoming October hunting season.
Despite his death in May, Kyle Busch was selected in Maine's annual moose lottery, securing a rare antlered permit that can be passed to a family member.