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UMaine football will use spring game to fill gaps in lineup

by Mike Lowe April 25, 2019April 25, 2019

The Black Bears, who return 16 of 22 starters from a team that reached the national semifinals last fall, hold their annual Jeff Cole Memorial Spring Game on Saturday.

Football, Local Sports, Maine colleges, Sports, Varsity Maine

Auburn-Lewiston Sports Hall of Fame: Jared Turcotte focuses on family after football career

by Adam Robinson April 24, 2019April 24, 2019

One of the state’s best-ever football players giving more attention to interests outside of the game.

Maine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports

20 years later, UMaine hockey team savors last NCAA championship

by Mike Lowe April 3, 2019April 2, 2019

For players and coaches who were part of the 1999 national champions, the improbable title run provided a bond that remains strong.

Maine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports

Faded glory: Maine hockey struggles to stay relevant on national stage

by Travis Barrett April 3, 2019April 3, 2019

Twenty years after the school’s last NCAA championship, observers wonder if the Black Bears can turn the corner and become a force again.

Local Sports, Maine colleges, UMaine Sports

Junior hockey: Eric Michaud’s behind-the-scenes work boosts Nordiques

by Nathan Fournier March 26, 2019

Assistant coach and video coordinator Eric “Cheech” Michaud, a Lewiston native, is important to the Nordiques’ success, especially against teams L/A doesn’t see often.

Maine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports

Spring practice brings new beginnings for UMaine football

by Mike Lowe March 26, 2019March 26, 2019

New head coach. New assistant coaches. Same high goals for UMaine football team, looking to be even better then last year’s team that went to national semifinals.