Gardiner, Monmouth, Valley boys basketball savor state titles after grueling climbs
For the first time, three central Maine boys basketball teams won state championships in the same season.
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Gardiner boys basketball beats Yarmouth to win 1st state title
The Tigers hold off a comeback bid by the Clippers in the Class B final.
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Yarmouth boys basketball challenged itself to get better. It’s paid off.
Hard work and self-improvement have powered the Clippers to Class B championship game against Gardiner.
After years of building, Gardiner boys basketball is playing for the ultimate prize
Two weeks ago, the Tigers hadn’t won a quarterfinal game in 14 years. Now, they’re 32 minutes from a Gold Ball.
Here’s a look at the Maine Class B boys basketball state championship game
Yarmouth and Gardiner both knocked off No. 1 seeds en route to Friday’s championship game in Bangor.
Music, comedy slated for this week in central Maine
The Smithereens plan Waterville concert, Graham Ganter featured in Gardiner’s Homegrown Series and Pete Correale is set to stage at the State Theatre.
Camden Hills, Portland boys basketball took different paths to title game, and other state final storylines
In Class A, Camden Hills was the North favorite all season while Portland emerged from the South as the sixth seed.
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