Sam Smith, who guided the Eagles to the Class A North title this winter, is returning to his alma mater.

Maine Billets in Anson made the initial bats that the New York Yankees helped make the hottest item in the sport. Now, a few Maine high school players are starting to use them.

Sports columnist Travis Lazarczyk visited two sites in a day, and one rose to the occasion in a tournament atmosphere.

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Advanced statistics are playing an increasingly bigger role across a variety of sports.

Maddie Provost scored 26 points for the Bulldogs, who avenged a loss to the Rams in last season's regional final.