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UMaine football will open 2023 season against Florida International University in Miami

The University of Maine’s football team will open its season in the fall against non-conference Football Bowl Subdivision Florida International University in Miami and 17-time Football Championship Subdivision champion North Dakota State.

How UM’s playing style attracted 1 of smallest hockey players in the league

If it wasn’t for University of New Hampshire goalie Jeremy Forman and Boston University defenseman Domenick Fensore, University of Maine freshman defenseman Grayson Arnott would be the smallest player in Hockey East.

Houlton splits soccer contests with Orono

Whenever Houlton and Orono meet on the soccer field, a competitive contest traditionally unfolds.

Old Town ekes out win against Caribou boys during Vikings’ first game

by Hannah Catlin, BDN Staff CARIBOU, Maine — Old Town traveled north to put up a 1-0 victory against Caribou on Saturday during the Vikings’ first home game of the season.

Orono shutout in rain-soaked football game with Houlton

Three rushing touchdowns each from Houlton seniors Caleb Solomon and Chris Caswell catapulted the Shires to an impressive 46-0 shutout over Orono Thursday evening.

Orono-Veazie Little League splits games

The Orono-Veazie Little League baseball team in the 11/12 Maine District 3 division played the Katahdin team on Tuesday, July 6, and the Hampden team on Wednesday, July 7

Orono defeats Washington Academy in C North baseball title game

By Larry Mahoney, BDN Staff BANGOR, Maine — Javier Alicea-Santiago was hoping to get a chance at redemption.

Old Town shuts down Ellsworth for Class B North baseball title

By Ernie Clark, BDN Staff BANGOR, Maine — The Old Town High School baseball team was the No.

Old Town baseball comes from behind to beat out MDI for spot in finals

After a neck and neck six innings, No. 1 seeded Old Town made a late comeback in the bottom of the seventh to beat No. 5 Mount Desert Island, 7-6, Saturday afternoon in the Class B North semifinals.

Old Town powers past Hermon in Class B baseball quarterfinals

After a slow start, the Old Town Coyotes knocked off the Hermon Hawks 9-3 Thursday afternoon in the Class B baseball quarterfinals.

UMaine’s Barr exhibited sincerity, charisma, recruiting aggressiveness while building his coaching resume

Coaching peers of Ben Barr, who was introduced Wednesday as the head men’s ice hockey coach at the University of Maine, said the program will be in good hands under his guidance.

OTO hockey program in quarantine after COVID-19 exposure

The Old Town-Orono hockey team will quarantine until next week after a player tested positive for COVID-19 recently.

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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