WLBZ (Channel 2) covered the University of Maine football team’s Armed Forces Appreciation Day during the home opener Saturday against Bryant University. Members of the armed forces were honored by running onto the field with the team and receiving free tickets to the game. The Black Bears won 35–22.
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The Bangor Daily News published the editorial “Bangor, UMaine should make the most of Black Bears hoops at the Cross Center” after the UMaine basketball teams got a glimpse of their new home venue in Bangor. The editorial urged the importance of boosting the university’s reputation as a cultural asset to the broader region.
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The Bangor Daily News and WABI (Channel 5) covered the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the basketball court at the new Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. The University of Maine men’s and women’s basketball teams got a look at their new home venue where they will play most of their games. UMaine President Paul Ferguson, UMaine Athletics Director Steve […]
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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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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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.
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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 […]
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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.
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