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UMaine women’s basketball coach ‘shocked’ there are so few female high school girls hoop coaches in state

by Travis Lazarczyk June 5, 2020June 6, 2020

With just 27 women coaching girls high school basketball, Amy Vachon organizes online workshop to help generate more interest.

Maine colleges, National Sports, Sports, UMaine Sports

UMaine All-American Earnest Edwards trying to grab teams’ attention before NFL draft

by Travis Lazarczyk April 22, 2020April 23, 2020

With no opportunity to showcase talent for professional scouts, University of Maine senior receiver had to get creative to get noticed.

Boys Hockey, Local Sports, Sports, UMaine Sports

Former St. Dom’s, UMaine standout Derek Damon retires after a long pro hockey career in Europe

by Nathan Fournier April 4, 2020April 5, 2020

Damon, who won a state championship with the Saints and played in two Frozen Fours with the Black Bears, was the second-highest scorer for Heilbronner Falken of the Deutschen Eishockey Liga 2 in his 14th and final professional season.

Maine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports

With no spring practices, UMaine football forced to adapt

by Mike Lowe March 20, 2020March 21, 2020

With many players already off campus, the Black Bears are evaluating how to move forward with workouts.

Boston Bruins, Sports, UMaine Sports

College hockey: UMaine goalie Jeremy Swayman signs with Boston Bruins

by Travis Barrett March 17, 2020March 18, 2020

Alaska native foregoes senior season to sign first professional contract.

Boys Basketball, Maine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports, Varsity Maine

College basketball: Wol Maiwen picks UMaine as place to continue career

by Randy Whitehouse March 16, 2020November 11, 2020

A year in prep school paid off for the former Edward Little star with a scholarship to become the latest player with in-state ties to join the Black Bears.

Local Sports, Sports, UMaine Sports

Troy Barnies contemplates next move as Russian basketball league shuts down

by Randy Whitehouse March 16, 2020March 18, 2020

Former Edward Little and Maine star is looking for a way out of Russia after his league suspended play and banned foreigners from competing.

Maine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports

Women’s basketball: UMaine plowing through rash of injuries

by Travis Lazarczyk March 9, 2020March 10, 2020

Down to eight healthy players, the Black Bears show mental and physical toughness by winning 10th straight game and advancing to the America East title game for the fifth straight year.