Youth sports
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PublishedJune 21, 2023
Commentary: Practice makes profits – rising stars, name, image, likeness and cash
As recent changes to NCAA’s NIL rules give college athletes a major opportunity to earn income, they need financial education and professional support to ensure long-term financial success.
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PublishedMay 15, 2023
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.
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PublishedMarch 12, 2023
Commentary: Culture of elitism pushes Maine kids away from high school sports
Money keeps kids out of school sports. So does the often too-distant promise of playing time.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2023
Our View: Maddie Ripley’s win a victory for all those who paved the way
Ripley, the first girl to win a wrestling state title in Maine, shares her victory with Lisa Nowak and others who fought to overcome sexism.
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2023
Our View: ‘NIL’ policy a win for athletes at all levels
Student-athletes in Maine may not get rich from endorsements, but there are still upsides to the changing landscape of amateur sports.
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PublishedSeptember 2, 2022
Our View: Loudmouths take joy out of high school sports
With abuse on the rise, coaches and game officials are in short supply.
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PublishedAugust 8, 2022
Squash center plans $6 million expansion to further mission
Portland Community Squash has attracted kids who come for the game, but stay for the relationships. Now it's in the midst of a campaign to offer more services to more families.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2022
While nation’s kids turn from sports, young Mainers can’t get enough
Local youth sports organizations report strong participation numbers despite pandemic challenges.
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PublishedNovember 19, 2021
Our View: Maine high school athletes can have the winter season they deserve
Strong statewide policy using masks, vaccinations and regular testing can keep students and the community safe.
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PublishedApril 11, 2021
The Maine Millennial: Stop attacking transgender children
We need to remember that transgender boys and girls are really just boys and girls.
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