Sure, we’re not used to the New England Patriots not being in the big game. That doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Nordic skiing: Maranacook’s McPhedran, Falmouth’s Clement win Sassi Memorial
Skiers overcome difficult conditions with good wax and a little inspiration from the late Roy Varney.
High school roundup: Raiders subdue Cougars
Oak Hill dominates the first half, then holds off Dirigo in the second half.
Girls basketball: Vikings ward off pesky Bulldogs
The defending state champions hold off a fourth-quarter threat by the Bulldogs, who had lost to the Vikings by 28 earlier in the season.
High school roundup: Hathaway nets 1,000th point in Hornets win over Tigers
Lewiston, Mt. Blue, Oxford Hills, Dirigo and St. Dom’s also pick up wins in girls hoops.
Lisbon/Oak Hill senior wrestlers storming 100-win club, but looking for more
Greyhound grapplers Cam Bourget, Daniel Bolton and Jack Tibbetts all want to finish off their careers with state titles.
Basketball notes: Phoenix hope to be full-strength soon
Also, Rangeley girls compensating for lack of size, and the Edward Little boys and girls teams’ underclassmen are making an impact.
Outdoors in Maine: Hunting “Big Dodge” was more than grunt work
A tale of a prized moose, a Missouri hunter and an Aroostook County guide and outfitter.
Mountain Valley exploring eight-man football
School officials holding a community forum Tuesday to discuss the future of Mountain Valley football.
Boys basketball: Red Eddies dominate paint, Hornets
John Shea (22 points) and Max Creaser (21 points) help Edward Little run away from Leavitt in the first half.