By Ernie ClarkStaff Writer DEXTER — Things were not looking good for the Dexter boys basketball team Thursday, Jan.

Moosehead region: There’s not much ice, even in the Moosehead area.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — There’s a certain amount of consistency involved in coaching any high school team to continued success.

By Ernie ClarkStaff Writer The Foxcroft Academy wrestling team capped off a stellar pre-conference portion of their schedule Saturday by emerging as the top Maine finisher and third overall at the Spartan Invitational Tournament hosted by Sanford High School.

By Ernie ClarkStaff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — Derek Shorey’s chance to compete on a nationally televised mixed martial arts card didn’t turn out the way he had hoped.

ORONO — The Foxcroft Academy boys more than doubled the point total of runner-up Mattanawcook Academy of Lincoln to finish first out of five schools at a Jan.

AUGUSTA — The Piscataquis Regional YMCA Waves swim team traveled to on Dec.

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GREENVILLE — Registration is open for mushers interested in participating in the 10th annual Plum Creek Wilderness Sled Dog Race.

Observer photo/Don Eno Greenville High School’s Jarvis Springer tackles the giant slalom course Saturday during a competition in Fort Kent.

Observer photo/Don Eno   John Watt of Greenville High School races on the giant slalom course on Saturday, Jan.

By Ernie ClarkStaff Writer ORONO — The Foxcroft Academy boys more than doubled the point total of runner-up Mattanawcook Academy of Lincoln to finish first out of five schools at a Jan.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Hunter Smith got to play in just one game during his final season of high school football.

By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer DEXTER — The boys basketball teams from Dexter Regional High School and Penobscot Valley High School of Howland entered the Jan.

What were the top sports stories of the region over the past year? Our staff reviewed the past 12 months as documented by the Observer and came up with the highlights from 2015.

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