Carpenter is becoming a prominent part of the Black Bears’ defense as a linebacker.
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Posted inHearts of Pine, Maine colleges, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk
Hearts of Pine tickets are out there, if you’re willing to pay for them
The second-year soccer team’s entire home schedule is sold out, but the secondary market has options.
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Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk
UMaine hockey ticket price increase is disappointing but not surprising
The only Division I school in the state offers a lesson in supply and demand.
Posted inSkiing, Sports, Varsity Maine
Varsity Maine Girls Skier of the Year: Clara White, Orono
The senior wrapped up her high school career by sweeping the Class C titles while skiing the fastest times in any class.
Posted inSkiing, Sports, Varsity Maine
Meet the 2025-26 Varsity Maine All-State girls ski team
This year’s team is made up largely of upperclassmen, representing 13 schools.
Posted inMaine, News
2 men died on the job, raising questions about safety in one of Maine’s most iconic industries
Kasie Malcolm, 20, and Allen Hornberger, 26, were likely exposed to toxic chemicals at the Woodland Pulp paper mill in January.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News, Schools and Education
UMaine alum, TV star Timothy Simons will give 2026 commencement speech
The Readfield native best known for his roles in ‘Nobody Wants This’ and ‘Veep’ graduated from the Orono university in 2001.
Posted inMaine
UMaine Orono staffer works with loyal dog on campus
Photographer Rich Abrahamson captures Australian Shepard Sal in search of his next job.
Posted inMaine, Maine colleges, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk
‘We do not have a choice’: UMaine will pay its athletes to keep teams competitive
Division I sports is changing rapidly, and Maine is doing its best to keep pace.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk
Direct payments to student-athletes the right move for Maine, but questions remain
By opening the door to direct payments, Maine administrators acknowledge they have to change to stay competitive in Division I sports.