Newspaper reports on $5 million New Balance gift
Tuesday’s Bangor Daily News included a front-page story about a $5 million gift from New Balance to the University of Maine. The story, based on an interview with UMaine athletic director Steve Abbott, describes UMaine’s intended uses for the money, including the development of a challenge grant process to complete fundraising to renovate the 85-year-old UMaine Field House. Funds will also support maintenance and facilities needs at UMaine’s Student Recreation and Fitness Center. The Field House and the Student Recreation and Fitness Center will both be named for New Balance, for a period of 20 years. The three Bangor television stations covered a Tuesday news conference providing more details about the donation and UMaine’s plans.