Maine media reports on UMaine’s $45M Alfond Arena renovation
The Bangor Daily News, WABI (Channel 5) and WFVX (Channel 7) reported on the $45 million renovation of the University of Maine’s Alfond Sports Arena, which is on track to finish by the end of 2025. The project includes upgrading facilities for players and fans, including new locker rooms and improved amenities. It’s part of the UMaine’s $110 million athletic facilities master plan, which is part UMS TRANSFORMS, a multifaceted initiative from the University of Maine System to bring transformative change in public higher education in the state, strengthen its economy and workforce and prepare future leaders with the skills needed to solve the most pressing global and local challenges. The initiative is supported by a $320 million commitment from the Harold Alfond Foundation.