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UMaine gets go-ahead for spring sports

by Mike Lowe February 19, 2021February 19, 2021

University officials give clearance for traditional spring teams, as well as football, field hockey and women’s soccer, which had their fall seasons canceled.

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UMaine unveils $110 million plan to upgrade athletic facilities

by Mike Lowe February 17, 2021February 18, 2021

Officials believe the ambitious project, which is funded mostly by a gift from the Harold Alfond Foundation, will provide a boost to the school’s recruiting efforts.

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UMaine notebook: Football team to open 2021 fall season at home

by Mike Lowe February 10, 2021February 10, 2021

The Black Bears will face Delaware on Sept. 4 in the season opener, and close on the road at rival New Hampshire.

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UMaine football recruiting class includes two Maine standouts

by Mike Lowe February 3, 2021February 4, 2021

The Black Bears sign nine players, including Fryeburg Academy’s Eli Mahan and Foxcroft Academy’s Logan Martin, on the day they begin practices for their first spring football season, set to begin March 6.

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UMaine, CAA football teams hoping to follow lead of larger programs

by Mike Lowe January 28, 2021January 31, 2021

While the college football season last fall was littered with COVID-related game cancellations, it did end with a national championship game. FCS teams are hoping to follow the lessons learned to complete their own championship season in the spring.

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UMaine football ready to start practice for spring season

by Mike Lowe January 27, 2021January 27, 2021

Still unsure whether they can hold home games, the Black Bears will start preparing next week for a six-game CAA spring season.

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Joanne McCallie’s new book takes a personal look at bipolar disorder

by Mike Lowe January 3, 2021January 2, 2021

Diagnosed 25 years ago while a young coach at the University of Maine, Joanne McCallie went on to become one of the nation’s top women’s basketball coaches.