The Maine Association of Basketball Coaches recently announced that six players from the region have been chosen for the 2018 Maine McDonald’s Senior All-Star Games on Saturday, March 10 at Newman Gymnasium on the campus of Husson University.

Some halftime adjustments, and a big second half by senior Isaac Cyr, helped give Fort Fairfield a come-from-behind 64-60 victory over PCHS on Feb. 21 in Class C North quarterfinal play at the Cross Insurance Center.

SeDoMoCha Middle School students enjoyed a morning of fun during a long-awaited Winter Carnival on Friday, Feb. 16 (the last day of school before vacation).

Ben Zabin, one of America’s top teen magicians, is coming to Dover-Foxcroft for a one-night show at the Center Theatre at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 16.

Foxcroft Academy senior Jenna Clukey recorded a pair of top six finishes in two freestyle races at the Class B swimming championship on Feb. 19 at Bowdoin College.

The Cross Insurance Center has been like a home away from home for the Houlton High School girls basketball team. On Feb. 20 the top-seeded Shiretowners improved to 10-0 in regional play at the facility with a resounding 65-26 Class C North quarterfinal victory over No. 8 Piscataquis Community High School of Guilford.

The Dexter Tigers’ mix of seniors with tourney experience and freshmen with loads of talent provided just the right blend for their Class C North quarterfinal on the morning of Feb. 20.

Upcoming events around the region.

Thirteen-year-old Nathaniel, left, and Brody -- who celebrated his ninth birthday on Sunday, Feb. 18 -- Lovejoy from Williamsburg each had two successful days of fishing during the 56th annual Schoodic Lake Ice Fishing Derby on Saturday and Sunday.

America has always been a great country, but as an American during the present administration, do you feel proud? Every day there is a new scandal rocking the White House, from domestic abuse charges in a staff lacking security clearances to paying hush money to a porn star for an affair with President Donald Trump.