Tom Chard

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Boys’ Basketball: Thornton gives no quarter

by Tom Chard February 13, 2013

Thornton Academy stays sharp and beats Windham to earn a quarterfinal meeting with Deering.

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The last hurrahs for the Bangor Auditorium

by Tom Chard February 10, 2013

The Bangor Auditorium, a stage for so many graceful high school basketball players through the years, prepares for a graceful exit.

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Gorham boys get news: They’re in

by Tom Chard and Mike Lowe February 9, 2013

The Rams squeak into the final spot in the Western Class A boys’ basketball tourney: Prelim games next.

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Boys’ Basketball Notebook: All signs point to a York-Falmouth showdown

by Tom Chard February 8, 2013

The upcoming Western Class B tournament just got a lot closer, at least at the top. No. 2 York handed No. 1 Falmouth a 65-39 thumping on Tuesday. Falmouth had won its first 16 games, including a 71-51 triumph over the Wildcats on Jan. 3. They’ve both won on their home courts. What will happen […]

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Boys’ basketball: Deering applies a finishing touch

by Tom Chard February 8, 2013

Deering wins a regular-season finale and likely passes Portland for second in the Heal standings.

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South Portland 52, Portland 42: File away a ranking

by Tom Chard February 6, 2013

The Red Riots close in on the top seed for the tournament by winning their seventh straight game.

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Boys’ basketball: Scots weather Storm

by Tom Chard February 2, 2013

Bonny Eagle recovers from a nine-point deficit late in regulation, then earns an overtime victory.

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Boys’ Basketball Notebook: Forest Hills player climbing over 100 games for career

by Tom Chard February 1, 2013

Evan Worster of Forest Hills High in Jackman is closing in on his 100th game as a varsity basketball player. As far as anyone knows, that easily surpasses anyone else’s career total. While that statistic isn’t among those officially kept, it appears Worster’s mark is a state record. “I’ve talked to all the teams in […]