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‘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.
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.
Facing $18M deficit, UMaine plans to increase tuition, cut costs, eliminate staff
The state’s flagship university announced it intends to raise tuition by 4% and cut more than $10 million from its budget but declined to provide details about what programs and positions are being axed.
Missing teen found dead in Orono
Chance Lauer, 19, a former UMaine student, was last seen on Jan. 19 near an apartment complex where he lived.
UMaine poised to end Spanish degree, suspend medical lab degree
The cuts follow the elimination and suspension of 10 other programs over the past fiscal year across the University of Maine System.
Vermont cools off Maine women’s basketball shooters in biggest game of the season
The Black Bears shot under 30% from the floor in the America East women’s basketball championship game.
Vermont women’s basketball downs Maine to win America East title
The top-seeded Catamounts repeat as conference champions.
Championships, warm weather & new Belgrade shop make up week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from March 6-12, 2026.
UMaine, BC men’s hockey teams face off with seasons on the line
Both teams began the season with NCAA tournament aspirations, but one team’s season will end Friday in the Hockey East quarterfinals.