Kaden Bedard looks forward to playing college hoops at UMaine, where his dad, Andy Bedard, earned a spot in the school’s hall of fame.
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UMaine athletics continues to expand brand in southern Maine
The Black Bears are scheduling more games in Portland, and with the school now directly paying its student-athletes through private donations, reaching alumni and fans is more important than ever.
Why Timothy Simons is my favorite Hollywood Mainer | Column
The actor from Readfield, who is giving the UMaine commencement address this weekend, hasn’t gotten too big for his home state.
Why the Maine Atlas and Gazetteer is still a page-turner
Mainers continue to mark up routes and dog-ear pages 50 years after it was first published, despite the ease and abundance of digital navigation.
Former Leavitt star Noah Carpenter embraces bigger role with UMaine football
Carpenter is becoming a prominent part of the Black Bears’ defense as a linebacker.
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.
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.
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.
Meet the 2025-26 Varsity Maine All-State girls ski team
This year’s team is made up largely of upperclassmen, representing 13 schools.
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.