Ben Barr
Sports Director
Bangor, ME
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I'm very excited to join the TV5 team as Sports Director!
I'm coming from KMOT in Minot, North Dakota where I held the same position. After six years in the Peace Garden State, I decided to make the move to Maine to be closer to my hometown of Lancaster County, Pa. Besides being back on the East Coast, I'm looking forward to cover the Maine Black Bears, Husson Eagles, and more high school and college that our region has to offer. I take a ton of pride in covering as much as I can around our viewing area, from highlights and scores to feature stories that take you beyond the box score.
I'm ready to hit the ground running at WABI, so if you have a story idea, shoot me an email at bbarr@wabi.tv.
See you on the sidelines!
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The Black Bears have been riding the hot hand of Loryn Porter in net. She recently won Hockey East Goaltender of the week after wins over Boston University and Providence
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Dresner just wrapped up his fourth year on the Black Bear staff and third season as the offensive coordinator
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Swayman holds a 6-4-0 record with a 2.42 goals against average and .908 save percentage entering Thursday’s game against the Predators
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The Black Bears said the Catamounts bring a style to the ice that’s similar to what they bring, and that’s tough play
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Don Shields broadcasts women’s basketball while his son, Jon, calls men’s hockey
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The Trojans defeated Cape Elizabeth in May title matchup
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Ponies defeat Winthrop-Monmouth-Hall-Dale, 19-16, for Class D state title
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Sowers won WABDL deadlift, bench press, push/pull titles in his age group in Phoeniz, Ariz.
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hite returned to this year’s State Championship from a stress fracture sacrum injury in her pelvis
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This year's Class C State Championship is set for Saturday at 6 p.m. from Fitzpatrick Stadium in Portland.
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The NCAA Division III Championships are set for Nov. 20 at Tom Sawyer State Park in Louisville, Ky.
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Buckley will be honored at New England’s Jan. 2 home game against the Jacksonville Jaguars
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Kickoff from Bangor’s Cameron Stadium between the Ponies and Winthrop-Monmouth Academy-Hall-Dale is set for Friday at 6 p.m.
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She finished with a time of 18:44 on Saturday afternoon in Vermont.
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Black Bears freshman defenseman David Breazeale won Hockey East Rookie of the Week
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Maine finishes the regular season next week with a trip to New Hampshire.
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The Tigers defeated Maranacook on final play to win, 34-30, on Saturday in Portland
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Saturday's kickoff between the Ponies and Oak Hill is set for 7 p.m.
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The Panthers are set to kick off against Cheverus on Saturday at 11 a.m. from Fitzpatrick Stadium in Portland
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Hermon will be looking to avenge a regular-season loss to the Black Raiders
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The Eagles defeated Thomas College, 2-1, in overtime
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The Black Bears defeated Bucksport, 5-0, in the Class C title game
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Maine men's hockey is welcoming Merrimack to Alfond Arena this weekend
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He's returning from an injury suffered in early-season loss to James Madison
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She plans to pursue a sports marketing career
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Dexter Tigers ready for Maranacook in State title bout
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The Black Bears held serve as the tournament’s No. 1 seed
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Ben Barr and Bryan Sidelinger bring you tonight’s high school playoff football highlights and scores
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Washington Academy celebrates State Class C Volleyball Championship
Ben Barr and Bryan Sidelinger bring you tonight’s high school football highlights and scores
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East Machias kayak fisherman recovers from leukemia and COVID-19 on road to national event
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MCI opened the state tournament with a 5-0 win over Piscataquis, and will now host Mattanawcook at Thomas College on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in the quarterfinals.
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The Black Raiders opened the postseason with a 10-0 win over Caribou.
Ben Barr and Bryan Sidelinger bring you tonight’s high school football highlights and scores
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Clark was diagnosed in August 2020, underwent chemotherapy from October to December 2020, had his final surgery on January 11, and now has monthly checkups and X-rays every three months.
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The Black Bears start on the road against Virginia Tech on Tues. Nov. 9.
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The Black Bears tip off the season at the University of Nebraska on Tues. Nov. 9.
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Holden’s Nolan Savage and Newport’s Jake Paradis team up for a 12 lb. 13 oz. catch
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Ben Barr and Bryan Sidelinger bring you high school football highlights and scores
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She recently took up cross country after starting track at five years old
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She says the Black Bears fit her playing style
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Richard and Sara Reichenbach celebrate their eighth wedding anniversary on Oct. 14