The Bangor Daily News and WABI (Channel 5) were on hand at the Alfond Arena on the University of Maine campus for the men’s ice hockey team’s media day. The student-athletes spoke about their new coach and their hopes for the coming season.
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WLBZ (Channel 2) reported the University of Maine men’s ice hockey team beat the Orono Police Department during the 4th annual Blue on Blue Softball Game to benefit Special Olympics Maine. Several hockey players spoke about the importance of the cause and the positive bonding experience.
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The Bangor Daily News reported on University of Maine President Paul Ferguson’s announcement of a national search committee tasked with finding a new athletics director. Robert Strong will chair the committee made up of faculty, staff and external members of the UMaine community. The committee will provide names of recommended candidates to Ferguson this fall, with […]
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University of Maine President Paul Ferguson has announced the search committee for UMaine Director of Athletics. Robert Strong, professor of finance and NCAA faculty representative, will chair the national search committee comprised of faculty, staff and external members of the UMaine community. The search committee will provide the names of recommended candidates to President Ferguson […]
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Family and Friends Weekend is Oct. 4–6. Friday night events include performances by comedians John Cassidy and Bob Marley. Saturday highlights include the 2013 Black Bear Attack Adventure Race, a lobster bake, football against Delaware and a parent social at the Bear’s Den. Sunday’s events include a family brunch at the Bear’s Den and a […]
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Steve Abbott, athletic director at the University of Maine, spoke with the Bangor Daily News for an article about the factors that play a role in determining the salary of UMaine athletics coaches.
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The Bangor Daily News, WABI (Channel 5) and WLBZ (Channel 2) were among several news organizations to report Maria Lewis, University of Maine women’s ice hockey coach, was placed on paid administrative leave pending an investigation focusing on NCAA compliance issues. The Island Packet and Boston.com also carried a report by The Associated Press.
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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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