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Town of Orono, UMaine launch esports league for elementary school kids

Esports is a fast growing activity in the gaming world. The virtual sport is sanctioned by the Maine Principals Association -- though it’s usually reserved for middle, high school or college students.

Morgin Cossar named head coach of Old Town softball program

Sports have been a staple in Morgin Cossar’s life since she was a child. But softball holds a special place in her heart.

Old Town High School pushes start of winter sports to end of December as virus precaution

Old Town High School is postponing the start of the winter sports season for two weeks beyond the state’s recommendations, citing a rise in local COVID-19 cases and a risk of virus transmission as people travel for the holidays.

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Orono takes home golf state championship

The Orono Red Riots golf team became state champions after winning the Class C State Championship match on Saturday, Oct. 10 at Natanis Golf Course in Vassalboro.

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The Old Town Coyotes lost to the Dexter Tigers on Friday night.

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The Old Town girls cross country team finished in sixth place at the Festival of Champions meet on Saturday, Oct. 3 at Belfast Area High School.

Old Town football, cheerleading kicks off season with a new look

The Old Town Coyotes kicked off their first football game of the season with a 12-7 win over the John Bapst Crusaders at home Tuesday night.

Old Town sports store to close amid delay of fall athletics

Amy Albert opened Replay Sports two years ago with a dream of a local shop where families could buy used gear for their kids at affordable prices.

Old Town softball coach steps down to take a new teaching job

Jenn Plourde wasn’t able to enjoy her ninth season as the head softball coach at Old Town High school. It would have been her last.

Orono native gets chance at the majors with Washington Nationals contract

For Orono’s Jackson Coutts, the conditions created by the coronavirus have served only to intensify his desire to become a professional baseball player.

Wool sweater that started a valued Orono athletics tradition discovered 71 years later

Recently, the original Frederick T. Burpee Award “O” sweater was discovered -- 71 years after a student named Earl Goodine received the inaugural award.

UMaine basketball coaches join ‘Team New England’ to promote COVID-19 prevention guidelines

University of Maine basketball coaches Richard Barron and Amy Vachon are among 45 coaches at the 23 Division I schools who have formed “Team New England.”

Former Orono running star transfers to North Carolina State

Steelman is leaving a school of 1,700 students that competes in the Southern Conference for an Atlantic Coast Conference institution with 34,000 students.

Black Bears tabbed for hockey accolades

Several members of the Old Town-Orono hockey team were recently honored with all-star accolades for Class B North.

Old Town best friends commit to Husson athletics program

Come this fall, Teagan Blackie and Hannah Sibley will return to the field together again -- this time as college athletes.

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