University of Maine in Orono men’s basketball assistant coach Edniesha Curry works with player Isaiah White, left, during practice last month in Orono. (David Leaming/Morning Sentinel) ORONO — The University of Maine men’s basketball team was going through a routine layup drill, with Edniesha Curry and another assistant coach making passes to players cutting to […]
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Ramon Jefferson’s late TD gives Maine tight win over Towson
TOWSON, Md. — Ramon Jefferson ran for a late touchdown and the defense stopped Towson just shy of the goal line as Maine prevailed 35-28 on Saturday night. The score was even at 28-all late when Jefferson ran six yards for a touchdown to put the Black Bears (6-3, 5-1 Colonial Athletic Association) up 35-28 […]
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UMaine football looking to reverse November fortunes
November has been an unkind month to the University of Maine football team the last two years. The Black Bears are 1-5 the last two Novembers under Joe Harasymiak, including gut-wrenching, last-second losses in the final game each year, to New Hampshire in 2016 and Stony Brook in 2017. Harasymiak, in his third year as head coach, believes […]
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UMaine to honor veterans, unveil Digital Book of Memory during week of events
The University of Maine will recognize veterans with a week of events to coincide with Veterans Day, Nov. 12. The activities are coordinated by the UMaine Office of Veterans Education and Transition Services (VETS) and UMaine Veterans Association. UMaine Veterans Week activities will include the unveiling of the Digital Book of Memory at 11 a.m. […]
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College football: UMaine stifles Albany
ORONO — Every week in the Colonial Athletic Association is a challenge, according to Joe Harasymiak. And his University of Maine football defensive players took this one personally. Playing against one of the most prolific passing offenses in the CAA, the Black Bears responded Saturday with an impressive 28-9 win over Albany at chilly and […]
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UMaine football notebook: Andre Miller gets chance, shines for Black Bears
ORONO — It took Andre Miller a while, but the former Old Town High standout finally arrived Saturday for the University of Maine. Playing for the injured Micah Wright, the sophomore wide receiver caught three passes for 64 yards in the 28-9 win over Albany at Alfond Stadium. All of his catches helped set up […]
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Yale professor to discuss connection of volcanic eruptions, social unrest in Ancient Egypt
How did volcanic eruptions impact the flow of the Nile River and affect social unrest in Ancient Egypt? Joseph Manning, the Simpson Professor of Classics and History at Yale University, will explain in a free, public lecture at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30 in Room 100 of the D.P. Corbett Business Building at the University of Maine. […]
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Coaching football keeps former Mt. Blue standout Jordan Stevens in the game
Yale University co-defensive coordinator Jordan Stevens speaks with a player during a game. The Mt. Blue graduate and University of Maine standout coaches the Bulldogs’ linebackers. (Yale University photo) Football is what makes Jordan Stevens tick, and following his playing days, he found another passion to keep him in the game – coaching. After giving the […]
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UMaine kicker Kenny Doak bounces back
Maine kicker Kenny Doak attempts a field goal as Derek Deoul holds the ball during the Black Bears’ spring football scrimmage in Orono Friday in May. (Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Portland Press Herald) ORONO — Kenny Doak is discovering he has a lot of new friends these days. “Yeah, I went to get a haircut the other […]
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Updated hazing survey finds disconnect between students’ experiences, willingness to label it
A new study led by University of Maine professor of higher education Elizabeth Allan on the prevalence of college hazing and students’ attitudes about hazing behaviors provides fresh insights to inform prevention efforts. Ten years ago, Allan and UMaine colleague Mary Madden published a nationwide survey of college students’ experiences, attitudes and perceptions about hazing […]