Casares broke a record from 1989 with the previous record-holder on hand to see the team battle Mt. Ararat in the pool. Also, Spruce Mountain girls rally past Winthrop and win in overtime, and Mountain Valley loses a close one.
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Early signing period starts quietly for UMaine football program
Wednesday marked the first day of NCAA football’s early signing period for recruits.
UMaine women still searching for shooting touch after latest loss
In a 45-44 defeat to Rhode Island on Sunday, the Black Bears shot 5 for 26 from 3-point range to continue a season-long slump from behind the arc.
Area roundup: Mountain Valley stifles Telstar in boys basketball opener
The Dirigo and Mt. Blue boys keep the scoreboard busy, and the Edward Little boys hockey team opens with a road shutout. Also, an Oxford Hills grad advances to national finals in boxing.
Black Bears eager to work with new head football coach
Jordan Stevens, a former UMaine defensive star, made a favorable impression in his first meeting with the team.
Area college roundup: Bates women win again; UMF teams sweep
The Bobcats win their fourth straight and the UMaine-Farmington men roll to a 53-point win over Northern Vermont-Lyndon.
UMaine chooses Andrew Dresner as interim head football coach
Dresner has been the offensive coordinator for the Black Bears for three seasons and is a candidate for the permanent job.
UMaine football coach position should be intriguing
Coach Nick Charlton is reportedly leaving to become the offensive coordinator and associate head coach at UConn, and with upgrades to the facility, coaching the Black Bears could be an enticing job.
UMaine men’s hockey makes Portland appearance Saturday
The struggling Black Bears host No. 15 UMass Lowell at 5 p.m. Saturday at Cross Insurance Arena.
Saturday’s Maine college football roundup: Bates bites Hamilton on last-second TD pass
Freshman QB Colton Bosselait completed 23 of 36 passes for a program-record 372 yards and four touchdowns, the last one with four seconds left.