Polar Bears get hot early, never look back in 78-48 Sweet 16 victory.
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Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
Women’s basketball: Maine survives scare in America East quarterfinals
The top-seeded Black Bears overcome a surprisingly strong challenge from UMass Lowell before advancing with a 49-43 win.
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Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: A tragic ending to a troubled life
The person found dead Feb. 26 in a school bus at Waterville Junior High School was transgender and struggled with mental health and other issues, according to friends and former co-workers.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Basketball: MVC Senior All-Star Games a last sendoff for class that’s been through everything
Thursday’s competitors saw everything from empty gyms to conference shakeups.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Women’s college basketball: Young UMaine-Augusta back in national tournament for a third straight season
The Moose, who have eight freshmen on the team, have rolled to 20 victories for a second straight year.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville City Council gives initial OK for $50,000 to soup kitchen
Some city councilors said they were concerned that American Rescue Plan Act money would not be given equitably if, for instance, other social service agencies asking for the same amount and are denied.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Nationals-bound Colby College club hockey team thriving in 5th season of play
Mules (14-2-1) to play in ACHA national championships starting Thursday.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Thomas College President Laurie Lachance announces plan to retire next year
Lachance, the fifth president of the Waterville college, announced she will retire by June 2025.
Posted inSidelines, Sports, Varsity Maine, Wrestling
Sidelines: Rockland trailblazing wrestler Maddie Ripley enjoyed success that may never be matched
Ripley made history by becoming first girl to win an open title competing against boys, and it’s possible we won’t see another wrestler like her, Dave Dyer writes.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Basketball: Messalonskee boys, both Valley teams highlight list of way-too-early contenders in 2024-25
The high school basketball season is over, but it’s never too soon to take a peak at which teams could win it all next season.