Thornton Academy tightens grip on top spot, and Cheverus/Yarmouth moves up to second place.
Oakland
Gray Family Health Center to close in March
The clinic, part of Central Maine Healthcare, will continue to offer primary care for the next 2 months.
New No. 1 in Varsity Maine boys hockey poll
Thornton takes over top spot, while unbeaten IceCats skate into rankings and earn three first-place votes.
Maine high school swimming season now ends in March, coach reactions are mixed
In order to host the state championship meets at Colby College, the swimming calendar starts and ends about two weeks later than pervious seasons.
Skater rescues loon stuck on pond in Smithfield
John Picone of South Portland was skating Sunday on East Pond and spotted the adult loon in a small pool of water surrounded by ice. He captured the rescue on video.
As co-ops increase, can Maine boys high school hockey survive?
Participation has dropped dramatically over the past two decades, leading many schools to join forces — a list that includes a pair of the state’s top programs this winter.
Oakland home explosion likely caused by propane leak, investigators say
Cliff Hannon, who was the only person at the Lakeview Drive home when the blast happened, is in critical condition in a Portland hospital.
Man injured in explosion at Oakland house
The home was leveled Thursday and a middle-aged man was taken to Maine Medical Center in Portland.
Watch Varsity Maine’s football highlights from Week 9
The best plays from last week’s gridiron action.
Varsity Maine football honor roll for Week 9
Top individual performers in last week’s contests.