University of Maine Vice President for Students Robert Dana was quoted in a Channel 6 (WCSH) news report on the decision to allow vendors to sell beer in an enclosed Bavarian garden-style beer tent at Alfond Stadium at UMaine home football games. Dana said fans wishing to buy beer will be given bracelets after showing […]
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The Bangor Daily News interviewed UMaine Vice President for Student Affairs Robert Dana and Athletic Director Steve Abbott about a recent decision to allow vendors to offer beer during home football games in an enclosed beer garden at Alfond Stadium. Neither official expected any problems to result, since very stringent rules will be in effect, […]
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Channel 2 (WLBZ) Saturday interviewed UMaine baseball coach Steve Trimper about a “Badges for Baseball” event cosponsored with area law enforcement agencies, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and UMaine coaches, student-athletes and staff to teach area youth about the fundamentals of baseball along with life skills, leadership and discipline. Contact: George Manlove, […]
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A Bangor Daily News article has information about a Saturday event, during which UMaine baseball and softball coaches and players and other Department of Athletics staff members will partner with local law enforcement officials to host “Badges to Baseball” for underprivileged youths. The program, sponsored by the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, aims to develop character, […]
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Mainebiz has posted on its website a news release from PC Construction, which has been awarded a $14 million contract to manage renovations and upgrades at UMaine’s Memorial Gymnasium and Field House. The construction, scheduled to start in the spring, will be the first major work on the two buildings since they were built 80 […]
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University of Maine football player Michael Cole has been named the College Football Performance Awards FCS National Defensive Player of the Week and National Defensive Lineman of the Week. Cole, a junior defensive end from North Brunswick, N.J., had a pair of sacks for a loss of 18 yards and a forced fumble at Atlantic […]
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The Bangor Daily News reported on the selection of five former student-athletes for induction into the University of Maine 2012 Sports Hall of Fame. Former women’s basketball standout Kim Corbitt (2005), men’s basketball player Charlie Goddard (1950), hockey star Steve Kariya (1999), track and field record-holder Richard Nason (1964) and softball great Michelle Puls (1998) […]
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The University of Maine has selected five former student-athletes for induction into the 2012 Sports Hall of Fame. Former women’s basketball standout Kim Corbitt (2005), men’s basketball player Charlie Goddard (1950), hockey star Steve Kariya (1999), track and field record-holder Richard Nason (1964) and softball great Michelle Puls (1998) will be inducted in the 2012 […]
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The Bangor Daily News reported on several staff changes in the UMaine Department of Athletics. Head athletic trainer Paul Culina is becoming director of men’s and women’s hockey operations, Ryan Taylor is the new athletic trainer and Michelle Bowers and Kelleigh O’Neill have been named assistant athletic trainers. Contact: George Manlove, (207) 581-3756
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University of Maine Director of Athletics Steve Abbott has announced several changes to the athletic training staff. Paul Culina, who has been at the University of Maine for the past 18 years, becomes the director of men’s and women’s hockey operations and will serve as athletic trainer for the men’s ice hockey team. Ryan Taylor […]
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