CONWAY — Local and New Hampshire officials are cautiously optimistic there will be high school sports this fall, but what the schedule will look is still unknown.
Meanwhile, the Maine Principal’s Association announced Tuesday it will push the start of fall practices from Aug. 17 to Sept. 8, with games to start no sooner than Sept. 18.
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