Ken Ralph has been hired as the new athletic director at the University of Maine. (Submitted photo) Growing up in Salem, New Hampshire, Ken Ralph gained an appreciation for the passionate following that the University of Maine sports teams have in their home state. And even though he spent the last 11 years working as […]
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UMaine football player died of heart condition, coroner rules
Darius Minor, 18, died last month during a University of Maine football workout at Alfond Stadium in Orono. University of Maine football player Darius Minor died of a heart condition, according to the state medical examiner’s office. Minor, an 18-year-old from Locust Grove, Virginia, collapsed and died during a supervised workout at Alfond Stadium on […]
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College football: Defense dominates in UMaine intrasquad scrimmage
ORONO — When outsiders talk about this year’s University of Maine football team, the conversation invariably begins with the defense – and how good it can be. After Monday afternoon’s intrasquad scrimmage at Alfond Stadium, it’s easy to see why. The defense, nicknamed “The Black Hole,” was dominating at times when the first units were on […]
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Former UMaine football star Wheeler dies
Former University of Maine football standout Manchester “Manch” Wheeler has died, the school announced in a press release on Monday. Wheeler, who was born in Augusta before graduating from Maine in 1962, was 79. “The University of Maine football team extends our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Manch Wheeler,” current UMaine […]
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College football: Wright 'more than excited' for return to field for Maine
Maine’s Micah Wright receives the ball on this touchdown pass from Dan Collins to put Maine up 14-7 in the first half at the University of Maine campus in Orono in November 2016. (Kevin Bennett Photo) Maine’s Micah Wright skips throught the UNH defense as he makes yardage during first half action at the University […]
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Despite key losses, UMaine expects to run the football 'even better than last year'
Maine’s Joe Fitzpatrick drives with the football during the Black Bears’ spring football scrimmage at Orono in May. (Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Portland Press Herald) ORONO — The University of Maine enters the football season without the back (Josh Mack) who led the Football Championship Subdivision in rushing last fall before transferring after the season. Maine also […]
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More than $25,000 raised to aid family of UMaine football player who died
Darius Minor, 18, died Tuesday during a University of Maine football workout at Alfond Stadium in Orono. People affected by the unexpected death of a University of Maine freshman football player pledged more than $25,000 in one day to help cover funeral costs for his family in Virginia. Darius Minor, 18, collapsed and died Tuesday […]
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UMaine officials unsure why football player died at practice
Darius Minor, 18, died Tuesday after collapsing during a University of Maine football workout at Alfond Stadium in Orono. ORONO — Football coaches said Wednesday they were unaware of any medical condition that might have contributed to the death of the University of Maine freshman Darius Minor. Minor, an 18-year-old from Locust Grove, Virginia, collapsed […]
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H.S. baseball: Four-run third helps Maranacook beat Lisbon, reach regional final
LISBON — Maranacook always had an answer Saturday in a Class C South regional semifinal baseball game against Lisbon. When the Greyhounds scored, the Black Bears responded the next half inning. Then Maranacook landed a haymaker in the top of the third to put the game out of reach en route to a 7-4 victory. […]
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Hockey Notebook: Lisbon native Greg Moore named Chicago Steel head coach
Lisbon native Greg Moore has landed his first head coaching gig. For the past three seasons, Moore has served as an assistant coach and helped developing some of the best 16- to 18-year-old hockey players the country has to offer at USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program (NTDP) in Plymouth, Michigan. Moore will move to […]