Softball notes: Weather dominates early season conversation in Winthrop

Skowhegan's offense flourishing, while Hall-Dale's Benner embraces new role.

Softball: Madison opens title defense with win over Hall-Dale

New-look Bulldogs stretch winning streak to 21 straight games.

Local roundup: Maranacook baseball edges Old Orchard Beach for victory

Black Bears score three runs in sixth inning en route to win.

Baseball: For pitchers and coaches alike, cold April temperatures offer a challenge

Pitchers face test of throwing in chilly early season games, while coaches face task of handling them.

Varsity Maine spring sports preview

Girls tennis: Maranacook on a mission once again

Black Bears reached the Class C state match last season.

Boys tennis: Waterville returns deep team; Marshall returns at Mt. Blue

Purple Panthers return six players from a squad that reached B North final.

MVC Baseball: Reloaded Hall-Dale a conference and state favorite again

Lisbon, St. Dominic, Mountain Valley plan to challenge, while Monmouth, Winthrop, Oak Hill hope to play sleeper.

Cover story: Champion Hall-Dale baseball team poised for a repeat run in Class C

Bulldogs return almost all of a loaded lineup and solid defense, though pitching takes a hit.

Winter storm impacts start of spring sports season

Central Maine teams that were a day or two from getting on their fields see likelihood of postponed games.