Steve Solloway: Tonight, with the playoff series between Portland and Connecticut tied at two victories apiece, John Muse most likely again will take his seat between the penalty boxes. He’ll put himself in the game mentally. His goalie mask and gloves are near his feet. The mask, in BC maroon and gold, is a holdover from the last two years of his previous career.

WATERVILLE — Outside, on the Colby College campus, there were blue skies and the hint of an early spring. Inside the Harold Alfond Athletic Center there were sad smiles. Dick Whitmore has ended a 40-year career as the men’s basketball coach at age 68.

“I’m doing fine,” said Whitmore. “When I stop blubbering.” A wry grin was at odds with eyes that were slightly puffy and reddened.

Early Tuesday morning he called his players together to tell them his decision to step down. He reassured them that Colby would take great care in finding his successor. He said a few more things and left quickly while he was still in control of his emotions.

LEWISTON — Shouts had become shrieks. Tension levels in the Colisee were spiking and it didn’t matter if you were a hockey fan wearing the blue and white of York or the black and orange of Brewer. In front of the York goal, Alex Ahrikenchikh ignored the noise and his beating heart. “I’ve got my […]

PORTLAND — Amid Monday night’s celebration, the Cheverus basketball team ran to the school’s student section to jump into the arms of classmates, slap hands, pummel shoulders and simply howl their joy. I didn’t notice anyone chiding their heroes for lack of style points. Cheverus beat Bonny Eagle 30-27 to win the Western Class A […]