Gray-New Gloucester/ Raymond Little Leaguers are a hit at home

Community support, which was already strong, went 'bonkers' when the team won the New England Region championship Thursday night to earn a trip to the Little League World Series.

Gray-New Gloucester/Raymond one win away from Little League World Series

The undefeated Maine champions will play for the New England Regional title Thursday night against Canton, Mass. The game will be televised on ESPN at 7 p.m.

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.

AYS Peewee football team takes league championship

Andy Valley tops Weymouth to win Cal Ripken 12U World Series title

Seven-run second, Jacoby Boyce homer powers Oxford Hills-based squad to championship.

Auburn’s Brayden Boies backstops his way to big hockey tournament in Edmonton

The 10-year-old goalie's skills in a loss to the Boston Junior Bruins impressed them enough that they offered him a spot on their team for the Brick Tournament, whose list of former participants includes many NHL players.

Auburn Invaders grow with help of former area softball standouts

Former USM teammates Kirsten Pelletier, who played at Bates College, and Buckfield graduate Hannah Shields coach two of the Auburn Invaders organization's travel softball teams.

While nation’s kids turn from sports, young Mainers can’t get enough

Local youth sports organizations report strong participation numbers despite pandemic challenges.

Run and Ride race this weekend

Cal Ripken 12U state tournament: Tyler Thibault’s 3-run homer lifts Ararat past Andy Valley

Youth baseball: Thibault drills a three-run home run in the fifth inning to break a 2-2 tie. Ararat wins again Tuesday to set up a decisive showdown with Noble for state championship.