From big upsets to devoted fans and touching moments, ‘tournament week’ had it all.
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Sidney woman indicted on murder charge in death of 14-year-old boy
Megan McDonald, 39, is accused of killing Quincy McDonald, who is believed to be her son.
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Female coaches are making gains in ‘male-dominated’ Maine hoops
In positive trend, 5 of the 10 girls hoop teams playing for a state title this weekend are coached by women.
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Prosecutors say it’s not just public defense agencies that are struggling to hire over low pay
A bill proposed by Sen. Peggy Rotundo, D-Lewiston, would seek to ensure parity with public defenders because some say prosecutors are struggling to recruit and retain attorneys.
Posted inBoys Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
The boys hockey playoffs are here. Who are the contenders?
Falmouth (Class A), Cheverus/Yarmouth (Class B South) and John Bapst (Class B North) are the top seeds entering the playoffs.
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Dedham man arrested in 2024 shooting on UMA Bangor campus
Police arrested Zachary Fossett, a 48-year-old from Dedham, Friday afternoon, more than a year after the shooting left one person injured.
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Cooper Flagg, Duke men’s basketball entering ACC homestretch
The Newport native and the Blue Devils have four regular season games left, including two this week against Miami and Florida State.
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Remembering Gary Hawkins, an influential and caring friend
Former Kennebec Journal sports writer Gary Hawkins died Feb. 19, leaving behind a legacy like no other.
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Judge orders competency evaluation for man accused in Readfield murder
Samuel Whittemore, 34, accused of murdering his wife, Margaux Whittemore, 32, in an incident at his family’s Readfield home in which his mother, Dorothy “Darcy” Whittemore was also injured.
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Here’s a look at Maine basketball tourney’s top moments
Karen Magnusson and Mike Mandell again break down some of the biggest moments of the day.