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Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Here’s a look at the Maine Class D girls basketball championship game

by Dave Dyer February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

Penobscot Valley is aiming for a second straight state title, while Mt. Abram seeks its first Gold Ball since 2007.

Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Meet the Mr. and Miss Maine Basketball semifinalists

by Staff report February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

Finalists for the award will be announced later this month before the winner is revealed at the Maine Association of Basketball Coaches awards banquet in March.

Girls Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine

Penobscot Valley earns 3rd straight Class D girls soccer title

by Dave Dyer November 8, 2025November 8, 2025

Lila Cummings, Rylee Moulton each score a goal and add an assist to lead Howlers to another Gold Ball.

Field Hockey, Girls Basketball, Girls Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine

Here are the finalists for Varsity Maine Girls Team of the Year

by Staff Report July 10, 2025July 10, 2025

Penobscot Valley basketball team asserts dominance; Winthrop/Maranacook field hockey polishes off perfect season.

Softball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Buckfield softball blanks Penobscot Valley in Class D final

by Dave Dyer June 21, 2025June 21, 2025

Carmen Crockett strikes out 16 to secure the program’s 10th state championship.

Baseball, Softball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Meet the Maine Mr. Baseball, Miss Softball finalists

by Staff Report June 12, 2025June 13, 2025

Ten baseball players and eight softball players in the running for awards given to the state’s top senior players.

Leslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Local & State

The biggest difference between Miss Maine’s 2 high-profile contestants | Column

by Leslie Bridgers April 30, 2025May 3, 2025

With the pageant’s first transgender contestant and Bill Belichick’s girlfriend both competing this month, the event is drawing more attention than usual.