Articles by Pete Warner
Bangor wins big over Italy for second victory
BANGOR — The District 3 champions who have hosted the Senior League World Series at Mansfield Stadium have always been competitive.
Thomas touring with AIA
Sandy Thomas has always been passionate about basketball.
From her playing days at Bucksport high school and the University of Maine-Presque Isle, to her career as a successful high school and college coach, the sport has provided her with plenty of excitement and satisfaction.
UMaine football opens training camp for 2010
It was supposed to be a low-key day for talking about his program’s prospects for the 2010 season.
Instead, University of Maine football head coach Jack Cosgrove spent the Colonial Athletic Association football media day (July 28) in Baltimore fielding negative questions about the fluctuating state of college football in the Northeast.
State’s college football coaches eager to kick off season
PORTLAND — The college football season is close at hand. Thursday afternoon, the state’s six head coaches and a group of 50 other coaches, …
Heath, Balzano commit to UMaine
In recent years, most of southern Maine’s best high school baseball players have chosen to attend college out of state.
That trend appears to be changing.
Bridgton names Maine’s Izaryk baseball coach
Aaron Izaryk spent nine successful years with the University of Maine baseball program as player and assistant coach.
This summer, he’s headed in a new direction.
Bears enjoy summer lessons
There wasn’t much of a break for the members of the University of Maine baseball team after their season ended May 27 at the America East Championship.
After a 56-game season with the Black Bears, team members quickly dispersed to participate in one of several summer collegiate baseball leagues.
This year, there are again numerous UMaine players on summer league rosters in one of at least six leagues stretching from Sanford all the way to South Carolina.
Mariners earn first crown by outslugging Warriors
BREWER — Deer Isle-Stonington played the biggest softball game in the history of its program Wednesday night.
The Mariners experienced some nervousness against Southern Aroostook of Dyer Brook, but they didn’t take long to score some runs and re-establish their confidence.
Senior Erika Hutchins singled home two runs to highlight a three-run first inning that helped launch second-seeded Deer Isle-Stonington to a 9-7 victory for its first Eastern Maine championship in the Class D game at Coffin Field.
DeRedin, French lead Bucksport past John Bapst
Billy DeRedin lined an opposite-field single to right field, scoring Evan Eldridge with one out in the eighth inning, to lift Bucksport to a 4-3 victory …
Waterville girls claim fourth straight Class B state crown
WINDHAM, Maine -- The Waterville girls claimed their fourth consecutive title, while the Falmouth boys successfully defended their crown during Saturday's Class B track and field …
Pay for Maine coaches below peers
University of Maine coaches earn less across the board than the conference averages in their respective sports.
UM coach not satisfied with best year since ’06
Experience and maturity are key elements in producing a championship-caliber college baseball team.
Augliera, Bearcats eliminate Bears
The University of Maine's 2010 season ended abruptly Thursday at the Binghamton University's Varsity Field.
For Maine seniors, a frustrating finish
VESTAL, N.Y. — There were hugs and some tears Thursday afternoon at Varsity Field.
UMaine eliminated by Binghamton
Click here for regular updates from the University of Maine's America East Baseball Championship game against Binghamton....
Bears still confident despite opening loss
VESTAL, N.Y. — It is a simple formula now for the University of Maine baseball team.
One loss and the Black Bears’ season is over.
Four straight victories and coach Steve Trimper’s UMaine …
Maine drops tourney opener
VESTAL, N.Y. — The University of Maine devised a plan of patience to get to Stony Brook ace Nick Tropeano, the America East Co-Pitcher of the Year.
The Seawolves’ sophomore righthander pitched …
Stony Brook beats UMaine in America East Championship
VESTAL, N.Y. -- Stony Brook righthander Nick Tropeano limited the University of Maine to four hits through eight innings Wednesday, leading the way for the Seawolves' 10-1 victory …
Bears believe they are well-armed in tourney
VESTAL, N.Y. — Jeff Gibbs established himself as the University of Maine’s No. 1 starter early in the season, but has not been as sharp down the stretch. Today, the freshman righthander from Toronto, Ontario, takes the mound as coach Steve Trimper’s Black Bears make their return to postseason play ...
Maine sets staff for new tourney format
The right to host the America East Baseball Championship has always been hotly contested and coveted.











