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Former Bowdoin dean who played football for UMaine accused of gross sexual assault

by Staff report April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

Brunswick police say Roosevelt Boone was taken into custody Tuesday in Florida after an investigation into a 2024 incident.

Division I sports is changing rapidly, and Maine is doing its best to keep pace.

By opening the door to direct payments, Maine administrators acknowledge they have to change to stay competitive in Division I sports.

The Black Bears shot under 30% from the floor in the America East women’s basketball championship game.

The top-seeded Catamounts repeat as conference champions.

Both teams began the season with NCAA tournament aspirations, but one team’s season will end Friday in the Hockey East quarterfinals.

Friday’s America East final is the ninth conference championship game between the two teams.

Adrianna Smith scores 26 points and grabs 12 rebounds as the Black Bears earn a spot in the America East championship game.

The senior is playing the best basketball of her career to help the Black Bears reach the America East semifinals.

The Black Bears are playing for Hockey East playoff seeding, even if they won’t talk about it.