Sideline Stories

Sideline Stories: Tri for a Cure Reynolds Trio

Tri for a Cure Maine virtual takes place throughout August, 2020, kicking off August 1st with essential fundraising efforts by triathletes with all types of stories. Hear what inspires this “mother and two daughters team” in this conversation…

Sideline Stories: Rachel Martin, Forward Motion Events

I have played some sort of sport as far back as I can remember.  I remember fondly my elementary school spring softball season, waiting to see what team I would be placed on. Was it the Wolves team…

Sideline Stories: Eric Driscoll, United States Tennis Association New England

Growing up in Standish in the ‘70s and ‘80s, I dreamed of being a professional athlete and played almost every popular sport. I also dreamt of working in the business world or possibly owning my own business one…

Sideline Stories: Gabe Hoffman-Johnson, President, USL to Portland

Having a multi-sport collegiate athlete turned coach and athletic director for a father, I never really had much choice…sports are in my blood. Not that I wish I had a choice. Growing up in that context, and as…

Sideline Stories: Louis Copolov, Maine Red Claws

From the development of my views and value system to the establishment of lifelong friendships, sport has had a profoundly positive impact on my life, personally and now professionally. Cue humble brag – I have always considered myself…

Sideline Stories: Rob Lavoie, Gorham Trails

Before temporarily stepping down in 2019 to focus on my young family and business, I had spent the previous six years as the lead for the local group of trail builders and advocates in and around the town…

Sideline Stories: Adventure Local Maine

Looking to spend more time outside this season? Stay close to home and explore all our state has to offer! Adventure Local Maine lists outdoor businesses offering adventure ideas and tips on how to recreate responsibly. This great…

Sideline Stories: Jerry LeVasseur, Maine Senior Games

Life is Good A competitive runner may win their age group the majority of the time. They may win national titles and even medals in international events. They may have received awards and even been inducted into Halls…

Sideline Stories: Bri Dostie, Confluence Collective

Maine has 2,600+ lakes and ponds…without names. Waters you’ve never heard of because we just don’t talk about them, or don’t have the language to identify them aside from typical Mainer directions of “off the logging road with…