ORONO — If ever a tie felt like a loss, it was Friday night. The University of Maine broke through for a two-goal lead in the third period against Vermont, only to allow two late power-play goals as the Black Bears and Catamounts skated to a 2-2 tie before 3,365 at Alfond Arena. Peter Housakos and Canon […]
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Sandra M. Caron
AUBURN — Sandra M. Caron, 65, of Lisbon, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 22, at the Androscoggin Hospice House in Auburn. She was born in Lewiston on Sept. 2, 1952, the daughter of the late Marcel and Marie (Lavoie) Rousseau. She attended local schools, graduating from St. Dominic Regional High School in the Class of 1970. […]
UMaine surprises No. 18 Boston University
ORONO — From the brink of disaster to a resounding win in mere seconds. Patrick Holway scored 7:45 into the third period for the University of Maine not long after the visiting Boston University Terriers nearly tied the game on a shot off the pipe to help the Black Bears earn a 5-2 win at […]
University of Maine lists 2017 graduates
ORONO — The University of Maine has announced its 2017 graduates. Androscoggin County Auburn: Favour Akhidenor, Abby Bellefleur, Lucas Bourget, Shawn Brackett, Derek Caron, Allarie Lever, Andrew Paradis, Kaelina Perron, Amanda Rivas, Bryan Uwaechia and Sophie Wallace. Durham: Jesse Bennett and Jamie Jeppson. Gray: Nicholas Bennet, Patrick Dumas, Aeleah Granger, Benjamin Jordan, Allyson Kirby, Ethan Ridge and […]
College basketball: UMaine’s Fleming works to expand basketball skills within new offense
University of Maine’s Andrew Fleming looks for an open teammate as he’s guarded by Quinnipiac University’s Chaise Daniels during a game last season at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland. BANGOR — Andrew Fleming had a productive first year with the University of Maine men’s basketball team. The 6-foot-7-inch forward from Oxford Hills Comprehensive High […]
Cooperative Extension offers 'Cooking for Crowds' class
PARIS — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer “Cooking for Crowds – Food Safety Training for Volunteer Cooks” from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Nov. 7, at the Oxford County UMaine Extension, 9 Olson Road, South Paris. The workshop will offer up-to-date information on how to handle, transport, store and prepare foods safely for […]
Livermore man wanted by UMaine police
ORONO — The University of Maine Police Department is looking for a Livermore man who is a suspect in an Oct. 1 report of unlawful sexual contact in a public men’s restroom on campus, according to a UMaine Police Department Facebook post. The suspect is Mark Tenneson, 55, of Livermore. The post indicates he lives […]
UMaine tailback Mack wants to run stronger, smarter this season
University of Maine running back Josh Mack is hoisted by his teammates after scoring one of his three touchdowns against Bryant last season at Alfond Stadium in Orono. The Black Bears won 35-31. ORONO — It didn’t take Josh Mack long to make an impact for the University of Maine football team. As an 18-year-old […]
Former UMaine hockey captain Cam Brown signs with ECHL team
Quinnipiac’s K.J. Tiefenwerth, left, looks back at the puck over his shoulder after losing it to University of Maine’s Cam Brown during their game at Alfond Arena in Oct. 2016. Former University of Maine men’s hockey captain Cam Brown has signed a contract with the ECHL’s Wheeling (West Virginia) Nailers, the organization announced Wednesday. The […]
UMaine softball player Alyssa Derrick wows social media with football toss
All Alyssa Derrick was doing on May 3 was tossing a football around an apartment complex parking lot. Little did the the third baseman for the University of Maine softball team know that her strong arm would lead her to become an internet sensation. Derrick, a sophomore for coach Mike Coutts’ Black Bears, has been […]