Athletics

Media report on contract extensions for coaches Trimper, Atherley

The Bangor Daily News, WVII (Channel 7) and WABI (Channel 5) reported that Black Bears baseball coach Steve Trimper and women’s soccer coach Scott Atherley both have signed three-year contract extensions. Karlton Creech, University of Maine’s director of athletics, announced the extensions Wednesday. Trimper is in his 11th season at UMaine. He has directed the […]

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UMaine agrees to three-year contract extension with baseball coach Steve Trimper

University of Maine Director of Athletics Karlton Creech announced on Wednesday, April 20 that head baseball coach Steve Trimper has signed a three-year contract extension. “I am pleased and honored to continue my coaching career at the University of Maine,” Trimper says. “I would like to thank both President Hunter and our athletic director, Karlton […]

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BDN reports on Maine Savings debit card proceeds for UMaine Athletics

The Bangor Daily News reported on the progress of the Maine Savings Federal Credit Union’s Black Bear Debit Card. When the card was unveiled in 2014, the credit union pledged to donate a minimum of $50,000 to the University of Maine’s Black Bear Fund during the course of the five-year deal, according to the article. […]

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Media report on contract extension for women’s basketball coach Barron

Multiple news organizations, including the Bangor Daily News, Portland Press Herald, WLBZ (Channel 2), WABI (Channel 5), WVII (Channel 7) and WGME (Channel 13 in Portland) reported University of Maine women’s basketball coach Richard Barron has signed a four-year contract extension. “This is a great day. I’m really excited about continuing to build the program,” […]

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Media advance Go Bananas Comedy Night

WABI (Channel 5), Z107.3 and WVII (Channel 7) advanced Go Bananas Comedy Night at Alfond Arena on April 15. The event begins at 6 p.m. with a VIP reception and auction, and a show featuring comedian Jimmy Dunn is slated for 8 p.m., according to the reports. Tickets are available online. Proceeds from the event […]

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UMaine cheerleading team wins national title, media report

The Bangor Daily News and WABI (Channel 5) reported the University of Maine cheerleading team captured a national title during a National Cheerleaders Association competition in Daytona, Florida. UMaine recorded 82.50 points from 10 different categories to win the NCA’s Intermediate All-Girl I title, the BDN reported.

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Liz Wood

Liz Wood: On course and full speed ahead

When Liz Wood was young she sped up and down her Virginia driveway in her battery-powered Barbie Jeep. The 22-year-old biology major with a premed concentration and captain of the women’s basketball team is still a driving force. The last four years, two of her athletic goals included an America East conference playoff title and […]

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Media report on Pro Day with NFL scouts

Portland Press Herald, 92.9FM The Ticket, Bangor Daily News, WVII (Channel 7) and WABI (Channel 5) reported on the University of Maine’s football Pro Day. Two former Black Bears and seven outgoing seniors auditioned for 10 NFL scouts during the team’s annual event, media reported. Among the hopefuls was Westbrook native Trevor Bates, according to […]

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