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Sunday, April 24th, 2011, 10:19 pm in Sports
University of Albany snags just 5 hits in Sunday doubleheader sweep by Black Bears
By Jesse Scardina

After the postponement of Saturday’s double-header because of rain, the University of Maine baseball team’s first home series got off to a late start, with the Black Bears taking the first two of three from the …


Sunday, April 24th, 2011, 10:17 pm in Sports
Offensive captains Flynn and Abbott look to build off successful individual campaigns and improve team’s standing
By Jesse Scardina

At the first fundraising softball game between the University of Maine men’s hockey team and the Orono and University of Maine Police Departments, sophomore forward Joey Diamond called on junior forward Brian Flynn to pitch to …


Sunday, April 24th, 2011, 10:15 pm in Sports
By Jesse Scardina

Down to the five best point guards in the NBA, I took some liberties in The Decision, but if you watch as much basketball as I do, it should make sense to you as well.
Light on …


Sunday, April 24th, 2011, 10:14 pm in Sports
By Lucas Thomas

The murders of Darrent Williams and Sean Taylor in 2007 still rattle the foundation of the National Football League — constant reminders of the violence that can stem from the riches of professional sports.
Over the weekend, …


Sunday, April 24th, 2011, 10:14 pm in Sports
By Liam Nee

As an avid Boston sports fan, I can gladly say I’ve been spoiled over the past decade.
From 2001-2010, New England-based professional sports teams have combined for a total of six World Championships in eight appearances with …


Friday, April 22nd, 2011, 12:13 pm in News
By The Maine Campus

Two male University of Maine students admitted to stealing a flag erected in honor of the campus’ LGBTQ community’s Pride Week earlier this month.
Information from an unnamed student helped the university determine the identity of the …


Thursday, April 21st, 2011, 12:00 am in News
Part 1 of 2 in in-depth look at program netting town $30,000 annually described by a major area lessor as ‘a joke’
By Robert Stigile

More than three years after the creation of a program intended to monitor rental properties in the town of Orono, several area landlords are questioning the legitimacy of the ordinance’s aims and accomplishments.
Some go so far …


Wednesday, April 20th, 2011, 11:59 pm in News
UMS: Loan info to be easier to access
By Beth Kevit

A proposed list of private student loan lenders may make it easier for those enrolled in classes at the University of Maine to borrow money for school.
The system office will send out “requests for proposals” to …


Wednesday, April 20th, 2011, 11:59 pm in News
Boone founds Washington, D.C.-based organization and Bangor area summer camp to promote childhood fitness
By Jennifer Vincent

A University of Maine athlete has been inspired to share his knowledge of physical fitness with underprivileged children by founding his own Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit called Strong Mind, Strong Body Inc., and establishing a summer day …


Wednesday, April 20th, 2011, 11:58 pm in News
Senators cite facility’s student impact, pass $14,000 in allocations
By Christopher Crosby

The University of Maine Student Government granted over $14,000 in allocations at its April 19 meeting and voiced approval of a Bangor referendum question proposing to build a new arena.
In passing the resolution, senate officially endorsed …