The Bangor Daily News chose three University of Maine-related accomplishments for its most inspiring stories of 2018. One was that after first-year football player Darius Minor collapsed and died of a heart condition during a supervised July workout, the Black Bears notched a 10–4 record and advanced to a Football Championship Subdivision national semifinal for […]
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WABI (Channel 5) reported the University of Maine is starting the search for a new head football coach following current head coach Joe Harasymiak’s announcement that he will take a position at the University of Minnesota. Harasymiak was head coach at UMaine for three seasons, and assistant coach for four years, and will be remembered […]
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The Portland Press Herald reported on University of Maine football videos that are grabbing attention on social media. As the Black Bears prepare to play in the Football Championship Subdivision semifinals for the first time, at 2 p.m. Dec. 15 at Eastern Washington University, UMaine alumnus Jon Petrie is trying to boost interest in the […]
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The University of Maine men’s basketball team will hold a sock drive during its Dec. 10 home game against the University of Maine at Machias at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. Fans that donate a new pair of socks, hat or mittens will receive a discount for a $5 ticket to a future men’s […]
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WABI (Channel 5) reported student-athletes at the University of Maine collected donations of nonperishable food items for the Black Bear Exchange, UMaine’s food pantry and clothing exchange. Members of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) led a collection of food items at sporting events and drop-off spots for several weeks in November, with a goal […]
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News Center Maine, WABI (Channel 5), WVII (Channel 7) and 92.9 FM The Ticket covered a pep rally for the University of Maine Black Bears football team at the Memorial Union Nov. 29. The event supported the team ahead of their playoff game against Jacksonville State University at Alfond Stadium on Dec. 1. This is […]
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A pep rally for the Black Bear football team begins at noon Thursday, Nov. 29 in the Memorial Union at the University of Maine. The Pride of Maine Black Bear Marching Band, UMaine Dance Team and cheerleaders will perform in the atrium outside the UMaine Bookstore, while speakers including UMaine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy and head […]
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WABI (Channel 5) reported groups from the University of Maine volunteered at the Phillips-Strickland House, an independent and assisted-living facility in Bangor, to decorate for the holidays and visit with the residents. UMaine student-athletes and members of the Maine Business School (MBS) Corps volunteered to spend time with the residents, many of whom are missing […]
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The Portland Press Herald, Bangor Daily News and 92.9 FM The Ticket reported University of Maine head football coach Joe Harasymiak has been named a finalist for the Eddie Robinson Award, given annually to the national coach of the year in the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision. Harasymiak, in his third year at the helm of […]
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Editor’s note: This is not a complete list; additions may be made. Several University of Maine groups are leading charitable efforts to give back to the community throughout the holiday season. The Black Bear Exchange, UMaine’s food pantry and clothing exchange, will provide Thanksgiving meals to its clients who will be in the area for […]
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