2026 – Page 856 – The Portland Press Herald

Lots of movement in Varsity Maine boys basketball poll

Camden Hills takes over top spot, but Sanford is right behind.

Cheverus and Mt. Ararat have been ranked No. 1 and 2, respectively, in every poll this season.

Federal health officials on Monday announced a reduction in the number of vaccines recommended for all children.

The Edward Little girls co-op enters on a roll, two top Class A boys team square off this weekend, and the Cheverus girls continue to contend.

At issue is whether the American horseshoe crab should be protected under the Endangered Species Act.

Though the bar remains open, owner Joe DeLois says high costs in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic have forced him to pare back food options.

In the wake of federal funding cuts, individual donors now support nearly 90% of Maine Public’s radio, television and online operations.

From potential playoff previews to teams looking to maintain strong starts, these squads and games are worth watching in the coming days.

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Maine trades Lynden McCallum for the 29-year-old forward.

Surprise teams and intriguing regional title pictures have emerged, and big matchups loom in the new year’s first full week.