ORONO | It is 2,518 miles from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Bangor, Maine. But eight British Columbians have made the trek east to dot the University of Maine field hockey roster this season. They include the three top scorers off last year’s 19-4 team that set a school record …
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Senior has inside track for UMaine quarterback job
Senior Dan Collins has the inside track to be the starting quarterback when the University of Maine football team opens the season.
Two-sport athlete busy in transition to UMaine
It has been a busy 10 days for rover back Brandon Vicens.
UMaine football team developing ‘explosive’ receiving corps
“We want to take the energy we put on last year and get better this year,” Jordan Dunn said. “We want to improve every single day.”
Former Cheverus star tailback seeks more playing time at UMaine
Joe Fitzpatrick expected to redshirt last fall during his first season with the University of Maine’s football team. But when injuries mounted to Black Bear tailbacks, North Yarmouth’s Fitzpatrick was called into action.
Patriarch sets the pace racing against grandsons at Wiscasset
A typical race week for the St. Clair family begins when they get together to work on their Late Model Sportsman race cars while some good-natured ribbing ensues as they fine-tune their cars. A barbecue for friends and family follows before the race at Wiscasset Speedway. That is followed by …
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UMaine women’s basketball team lands shooting guard
Shooting guard Kelly Fogarty from Walpole, Massachusetts, has verbally committed to attend the University of Maine beginning in the fall of 2017.
Five luxury boxes to be transformed into lounge at UMaine’s Alfond Arena
“We are trying to create a more entertaining in-game experience for the fans for this year and in future years.”
Daughter to follow in father’s footsteps as UMaine hockey player
Ray Jacques, who led the University of Maine men’s hockey team in scoring in two of his four seasons in Orono, will be making his way back to Orono on a regular basis with wife Michelle the next four years. That’s because Jacques’ daughter, Jessica, will be playing for the …
UMaine women’s soccer team has European flair this season
The University of Maine women’s soccer team will have a new look this season.
Former John Bapst football standout adapting to new position at UMaine
Former John Bapst High School of Bangor standout Max Andrews is adapting to a new position on the University of Maine football team.
Quarterback battle heating up with UMaine football opener looming
Dan Collins and Drew Belcher are both seasoned veterans but still have something to prove as they vie for the starting position for the third-straight season.
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UMaine men’s hockey adds Hungarian national team defenseman
Oliver Herner, who played for Hungary in the World Under-20 Division II Tournament, has verbally committed to play at Maine this season.
Fernald confident of Unity Raceway success this time
George Fernald Jr. leased Unity Raceway from 2008 to 2012 before stepping away after losing more than $40,000 over those five years. But Fernald is optimistic that the second time around will be profitable after he bought the track from Ralph and Nancy Nason earlier this month.
Former UMaine pitcher: Watching daughter play in golf tourney was ‘nerve-wracking’
Former University of Maine pitcher Stu Lacognata knows all about pressure situations.
Strong finish propels golfer to second straight Maine Women’s Amateur title
The determined Bailey Plourde reduced the lead to just one shot with seven holes to play, but Staci Creech steadied herself down the stretch and capitalized on Plourde’s misfortunes to win by 11 shots on the steamy, sun-drenched day.
Defending champ takes lead into Maine Women’s Amateur final round
ORONO | Defending champ Staci Creech of Veazie will take a three-shot lead into Wednesday’s final round of the Maine Women’s Amateur golf tournament after shooting a two-under par 71 on Tuesday at the Penobscot Valley Country Club. The 43-year-old Creech, a native of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, has a 6-under-par …
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How golf helped rescue a Maine woman from heroin addiction
“I’ve come a long way. It has been very difficult. I’m just happy to be here. I was in so deep, I never thought I’d make it back,” said 27-year-old Whitney Hand.
CAA preseason poll picks UMaine football to finish ninth
University of Maine’s Pat Ricard said he was honored to be selected to the Colonial Athletic Association’s preseason all-conference team at the league’s media day on Tuesday in Baltimore but he also knows it doesn’t mean much.
Teen golfer, defending champ tied for Maine Women’s Amateur lead
Bailey Plourde of Newcastle shot a 4-under-par 69 to share the first-round lead with Staci Creech during the Maine Women’s Amateur.
Waldo County loses longtime educator to cancer
Alleged heroin supplier arrested after Maine man’s overdose death
UMaine to tear down historic observatory, save 111-year-old telescope
Manhunt underway for gunman who killed 5 at Washington state mall
Husson to hold groundbreaking for new $5 million student housing project
When it comes to election reform, ranked-choice voting a poor method to empower voters
This is an election cycle when voters want an alternative, but third parties get little attention
James Madison wears down mistake-prone UMaine football team
Reserve punt returner powers Lewiston past Bangor
Uh-oh: Another Patriots QB sidelined by injury
Watch live the Brewer-Skowhegan high school football game
Money does grow from trees for some Maine municipalities