Students Talk to WLBZ About Football Home Opener
University of Maine students talked to WLBZ (Channel 2) about their excitement for the upcoming home opener football game Saturday between the Black Bears and Bryant University.
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Media Report on Abbott’s Announcement to Step Down as Athletic Director
The Bangor Daily News, Boston.com and Portland Press Herald were among several news organizations to report on Steve Abbott’s announcement that he will leave the position of University of Maine athletic director this fall after three years of service. Abbott said he will return to serve as chief of staff to U.S. Sen. Susan Collins. […]
Read moreAbbott to Step Down as Athletic Director This Fall
UMaine President Paul Ferguson and Athletic Director Steve Abbott have announced that Abbott will be leaving the position of Athletic Director this fall after three years of service. Abbott will be returning to serve as Chief of Staff to United States Sen. Susan Collins, a position he formerly held from 1997–2009. “I have greatly enjoyed […]
Read moreSix Former Student-Athletes to be Inducted into UMaine Sports Hall of Fame
Six former Black Bear student-athletes will be inducted into the University of Maine Sports Hall of Fame on Friday, Sept. 13. The inductees are Francois Bouchard, who played men’s basketball; Jack Capuano, men’s ice hockey; Gerard LaFlamme, track and field; Susan Lizzotte, swimming; Carleton “Speed” Merritt, football; and Chad White, baseball. A reception in the […]
Read moreBDN Reports on UMaine Football Fans at Gillette Stadium
The Bangor Daily News article “UMaine alumni, fans celebrate football friendships at Gillette Stadium,” focused on the former teammates, family members and fans that traveled to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., to watch the University of Maine football team take on UMass.
Read moreForecaster Interviews White About Marching Band’s Falmouth Performance
The Forecaster spoke with Christopher White, director of the Pride of Maine Black Bear Marching Band, about the group’s Friday performance at Falmouth High School’s first football game of the season. White said the band will perform its “Fire and Ice” show during halftime and will play the same show Saturday at Gillette Stadium in […]
Read moreWABI Previews Bear Necessities Tent Sale
WABI (Channel 5) previewed the annual Bear Necessities Tent Sale which will be held Aug. 29–31 at the University of Maine Athletics Department store in Alfond Arena. Deals on Black Bear merchandise — $5 T-shirts, $15 sweatshirts and $20 jackets — will be featured.
Read moreRural Radio Station Excited About Broadcasting UMaine Sports, BDN Reports
The Bangor Daily News reported the owners of radio stations based in Eddington who landed a broadcasting deal with the University of Maine’s athletic department are excited about airing the games. The four stations owned by Dan and Jocelynn Priestley will carry all UMaine men’s and women’s basketball games and baseball games, as well as […]
Read moreBear Necessities Tent Sale Aug. 29–31
The annual Bear Necessities Tent Sale will be held Thursday, Aug. 29 through Saturday, Aug. 31 at the University of Maine Athletics Department store in Alfond Arena. The sale will run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Deals on Black Bear merchandise will be […]
Read moreBDN, WABI Cover Football 101 Clinic for Women
The Bangor Daily News and WABI (Channel 5) covered the University of Maine’s Football 101 clinic for women. About 30 women took part in Head Football Coach Jack Cosgrove’s second annual event that taught the women the basics of the sport and what being a football coach entails. Cosgrove and his staff offered a tour, […]
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