The list of area’s best features multiple players from the two state champions.
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Varsity Maine Boys Swimmer of the Year: Caden LaPlante, Lawrence
The freshman won three events at the Class A meet and smashed the 100-yard butterfly state record twice.
Meet the Class B boys hockey players of the year
Brunswick’s Ethan Patterson wins the Evans Spear Award, while Blake Christie of Camden Hills and Messalonskee’s Denny Martin share the North award.
From rubble to recovery: Oakland blast survivor talks about ‘miracle’ of being alive
Cliff Hannon, who was critically injured in a propane explosion on Thanksgiving Day, is recovering at Lakewood Health Care Center.
Hampden boys hockey co-op beats Messalonskee in triple-OT to win B North title
Wyatt Allen scores 2:25 into the third overtime to send the Broncos to Saturday’s final against York.
Varsity Maine boys hockey poll dominated by Class A semifinalists
Thornton Academy continues to lead the way as the unanimous No. 1.
Top seeds ranked in Varsity Maine boys hockey poll
Thornton, Messalonskee and Gorham/Massabesic are all in the top 5.
New No. 2 in Varsity Maine boys hockey poll
The Lewiston co-op ranks second behind unanimous No. 1 Thornton Academy.
Pond hockey tournament rekindles youthful memories, benefits Waterville area youth
The 14th Maine Pond Hockey Classic benefits the Alfond Youth & Community Center in Waterville.
Slight shuffle in Varsity Maine boys hockey poll
Thornton and Messalonskee hold on to top two spots, but the other three squads switch places.