Here are 5 girls basketball teams to watch in central Maine
The usual contenders should be in play once again, though in some cases, it will be in a new classes due to realignment.
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Maine girls basketball contenders face changing landscape
Once again, realignment shakes up the sport, with several programs set to compete in new classes this winter.
Vassalboro sewer district still can’t act on financial crisis after latest resignation
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