HS skiing overview: With few exceptions, sport has maintained some sense of normalcy during the pandemic

It's almost business as usual for Alpine skiers, while Nordic skiers make adjustments with masks.

Maranacook sweeps team titles at Nordic ski race at Sugarloaf

Alex Hemingway of Mt. Abram won the individual boys race while Sophie O'Clair of Maranacook won the girls race.

Photo gallery: Maranacook competes in slalom ski meet at Lost Valley

Maranacook, Skowhegan and Gardiner took part in the Alpine skiing competition in Auburn

Boys hockey: Quincy Tobias helps lead Cony past Capital Region

The Rams forward had a goal and an assist in the 2-1 victory at the two teams' shared home rink Monday night.

Nordic skiing: Season gets under way, with Maranacook racing to victory

Quarry Trails in Waterville hosts five-team meet, with the Black Bears racing to the top.

2021 Alpine skiing preview capsules

2021 Alpine skiing team previews: Newcomers help fortify Mt. Blue team

Leah Danala has her hands full with both Mt. Abram and Spruce Mountain

2021 boys hockey team previews: Capital Region Hawks look to find goals

The Capital Region Hawks will have a new coach and look to generate offense. Cony/Monmouth/Hall-Dale/Erskine Rams have three strong lines and depth in goal.

High schools grapple with decision to allow media into indoor athletic events

Many schools — including Winthrop, among others — are allowing media into games while others such as Winslow and Waterville are restricting access altogether.

Some high school basketball teams begin first official practices

Several schools in green counties ramp up with some games still scheduled the week of Jan. 11.