FRYEBURG — Athletes and coaches at Fryeburg Academy are playing the waiting game, waiting to see if the state of Maine gives the Raiders and other schools around the Pine Tree State the green light to play sports this fall.
Athletic Director Sue Thurston posted on Facebook on Friday, “PLAY BALL!!! Or at least now it’s onto the Governor's Office!!!! So happy for the kids!!!!”
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