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In photos: See the action from Saturday’s high school postseason games

by Shawn Patrick Ouellette, Joe Phelan, Russ Dillingham, Anna Chadwick and Carl D. Walsh February 24, 2024February 25, 2024

Take a look at some of our favorite images from Saturday’s girls’ and boys’ basketball regional finals.

Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Girls’ basketball: Gorham makes it a three-peat in Class AA South

by Drew Bonifant February 24, 2024February 24, 2024

The top-seeded Rams defeat Scarborough, 46-37, in the regional final and will play in the state championship game for the third year in a row.

Maine

Lunar New Year event celebrates Chinese culture and the start of the Year of the Dragon

by Bonnie Washuk February 24, 2024February 25, 2024

Saturday’s gathering at Cape Elizabeth High School, presented by the Chinese and American Friendship Association of Maine, included food, dancing, arts and crafts, and a look at China’s history and culture.

New England, News

‘Totally cold’ is not too cold for winter swimmers competing in a frozen Vermont lake

by LISA RATHKE Associated Press February 24, 2024February 24, 2024

This year, swimmers came from as far away as Mexico and England as well as from California, Arizona, Texas, the Northeastern U.S. and British Columbia.

Boys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Saturday’s high school roundup: Valley denies St. Dom’s in Class D South

by Staff report February 24, 2024February 24, 2024

Boys’ basketball: The top-seeded Cavaliers capture their 14th regional title, 45-36 over the No. 2 Saints.

Boys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Boys’ basketball: Windham stops Portland, 43-34, to win its first regional title

by Steve Craig February 24, 2024February 24, 2024

The Eagles close out the second half on a slow but steady 30-9 run, and will play for the Class AA championship next Saturday.

Cops & Courts, Maine

Shooting suspect led officers on chase, had crossbow and shell casings in car, police say

by Stephen Singer February 24, 2024February 25, 2024

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said Aaron Difillipo, 52, was arrested after leading police on a chase that began in Standish and ended in Cornish.