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Wednesday, September 29th, 2010, 11:14 pm in Sports
Black Bears return top seven scorers, Whitehead says team championship caliber
By Jesse Scardina

It’s been a long six months for the University of Maine men’s hockey team. After a crushing overtime defeat to eventual national champions Boston College in March, the Black Bears’ season was suddenly over.
The time off …


Wednesday, September 29th, 2010, 11:13 pm in Sports
Dougherty, Kistner and Ott take home honors after weekend sweep of Sacred Heart
By Jesse Scardina

The University of Maine women’s hockey team swept the Women’s Hockey East Association Weekly Awards just two days after dominating the weekend series against the Sacred Heart University Pioneers.
Sophomore forward Brittany Dougherty was awarded Pure Hockey …


Wednesday, September 29th, 2010, 11:11 pm in Sports
After 2-0 start, UMaine club football stands No. 3 in country
By Jesse Scardina

The University of Maine club football team remained undefeated in this young season after beating the Bronx Rebels 8-6 in a come-from-behind victory.
The Rebels jumped out to a halftime lead after a 15-yard touchdown pass from …


Wednesday, September 29th, 2010, 11:10 pm in Sports
Hamilton, Cano lead pack worthy of league’s highest honor
By Lucas Thomas

The American League MVP race is down to three legitimate candidates.
If you follow the rule that the MVP should be on a playoff team, then Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano and Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton are …


Wednesday, September 29th, 2010, 11:07 pm in Sports
Spending plays into athletic stereotypes
By Lucas Thomas

I’ve never been one to critique a professional athlete’s salary or spending habits. They are the backbone of a multi-billion dollar industry, and their salaries in relation to the amount of money they help generate are …


Wednesday, September 29th, 2010, 11:05 pm in Sports
After a busy offseason, new look league has a new favorite heading into play
By Liam Nee

A much-hyped 2010-11 NBA season will tip off in roughly one month and there is no question it will live up to its promising expectations.
Team practices are underway starting this week. Here is an early look …


Wednesday, September 29th, 2010, 11:03 pm in Sports
Chelsea remains in lead due to superb offensive display
By Jesse Scardina

As college and professional sports kick into full swing here in the United States, the one sport that matters across the pond is way ahead of us.
All across England, soccer has picked up where the World …


Wednesday, September 29th, 2010, 11:02 pm in Sports
Inexperience leads to trouble for D
By Charles Merritt

The Patriots sit at 2-1 coming off a 38 point offensive display in week one. Yet, Patriots fans have the feeling that all is not well in New England.
Sunday’s victory against the lowly Buffalo Bills felt …


Monday, September 27th, 2010, 2:05 pm in News
By The Maine Campus

An 82-year-old Old Town man died in his apartment Monday morning after his clothes caught fire while cooking, according to a press release from the Maine Department of Public Safety.
Investigators said the body of Joseph Madore …


Sunday, September 26th, 2010, 11:22 pm in News
University, after tentative fuel agreement, enters long-standing battle over environmental impact of Old Town landfill
By Michael Shepherd

The University of Maine’s proposed deal with a Vermont-based company to provide the campus with Old Town landfill gas for use as fuel has led to criticism from a local citizen group that says the university …