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!
Updated: 8 hours ago
|By Ben Barr
National Gymnastics Association Developmental Team Camp starts Oct. 9
Updated: 13 hours ago
|By Ben Barr
BJ Garceau has Type 1 diabetes and continuously wears an insulin pump
Updated: 13 hours ago
|By Ben Barr
Lovejoy was diagnosed four days after placing 2nd at the KVAC Wrestling Championships in February.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 5:43 PM EDT
|By Ben Barr
The event was coming off a $18,700 number in 2021, and organizers met at Moe’s Original BBQ on Broadway in Bangor to write a check totalling $21,700 in Year 14
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 3:08 PM EDT
|By Ben Barr
She said she’s picked up on the lingo and minutiae, in her words, and is happy to bring her coaching style to another high school sport
Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 11:45 PM EDT
|By Ben Barr
Ben Barr and Bryan Sidelinger with high school football highlights and scores
Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 8:16 PM EDT
|By Ben Barr
Former World No. 1, 20-time Grand Slam winner announced final ATP tournament will be Laver Cup in London
Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 6:37 PM EDT
|By Ben Barr
Art Fairbrother pastors at Faith Temple Church of God
Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 12:45 PM EDT
|By Ben Barr
Lilli and Luisa have already competed for Team Germany
Updated: Sep. 20, 2022 at 3:27 PM EDT
|By Ben Barr
2019-20 Gaziano Award winner starting as a sophomore
Updated: Sep. 20, 2022 at 3:23 PM EDT
|By Ben Barr
Waterloo, Ont. players stepping up on front line
Updated: Sep. 19, 2022 at 5:25 PM EDT
|By Ben Barr
Belcher is happy to help the team any way he can
Updated: Sep. 19, 2022 at 5:25 PM EDT
|By Ben Barr
Books available at Bear Necessities Fan Shop at Alfond Arena and online at GoBlackBears.com/Shop.
Updated: Sep. 16, 2022 at 11:56 PM EDT
|By Ben Barr
Ben Barr and Bryan Sidelinger bring Friday’s football highlights and scores
Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 4:38 PM EDT
|By Ben Barr
Borley has picked up right where she left off after winning America East Goaltender of the Year and conference tournament Most Outstanding Player
Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 5:32 PM EDT
|By Ben Barr
Ball’s loose and light attitude helps his players love the game
Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 3:05 PM EDT
|By Ben Barr
Black Bears face Boston College Eagles on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 3:07 PM EDT
|By Ben Barr
Courtney’s also gotten the chance to play Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan for documentary footage in Facing Nolan, adding that it’s neat how they look alike in various points of Ryan’s career
Updated: Sep. 9, 2022 at 11:44 PM EDT
|By Ben Barr
Ben Barr and Bryan Sidelinger with Friday's highlights and scores
Updated: Sep. 7, 2022 at 9:29 PM EDT
|By Ben Barr
Watson to face Gabriella “GDaddy” Gulfin at 125 lb.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2022 at 5:45 PM EDT
|By Ben Barr
The Hawks got off to a strong start in 2022 with a 48-13 opening week win over the MCI Huskies
Updated: Sep. 7, 2022 at 4:21 PM EDT
|By Ben Barr
Wednesday’s 3 p.m. post time rang in a September to November slate of live racing
Updated: Sep. 7, 2022 at 4:10 PM EDT
|By Ben Barr
Black Bears opened season with 41-0 loss to New Mexico
Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 2:38 PM EDT
|By Ben Barr
Jones has previous experience at running back and wide receiver
Updated: Sep. 2, 2022 at 11:42 PM EDT
|By Ben Barr
Ben Barr and Angela Luna bring you opening night highlights and scores
Updated: Sep. 1, 2022 at 5:36 PM EDT
|By Ben Barr
You can catch the Pride of Maine Black Bear Marching Band at the football home opener on Sept. 10 against Colgate
Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 5:29 PM EDT
|By Ben Barr
Ryan Corson and Kyle Griffin shot their black bears two hours and 15 minutes apart at two different sites in Millinocket
Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 5:54 PM EDT
|By Ben Barr
Maine fans will get their first chance to see a retooled receiving corps without Andre Miller
Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 3:19 PM EDT
|By Ben Barr
The event raises money for Northern Light Healthcare Charities and Camp Hope
Updated: Aug. 26, 2022 at 2:10 PM EDT
|By Ben Barr
Sangerville course owned locally by Tom and Bonni MacDonald
Updated: Aug. 26, 2022 at 9:02 AM EDT
|By Ben Barr
Ponies field hockey hosts Cony in scrimmage
Updated: Aug. 26, 2022 at 7:52 AM EDT
|By Ben Barr
Ponies open season with championship rematch against Winthrop-Monmouth-Hall-Dale
Updated: Aug. 25, 2022 at 8:17 AM EDT
|By Ben Barr
The Shaws are connecting with teammates they remember from their younger days playing travel soccer
Updated: Aug. 24, 2022 at 8:55 PM EDT
|By Ben Barr
Wednesday’s event included a free football clinic and pizza party
Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 at 5:41 PM EDT
|By Ben Barr
Miller had converted from wide receiver to tight end in training camp
Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 at 5:12 PM EDT
|By Ben Barr
Clarke credits his assistant coaches in helping him learn the ropes of coaching and thanked athletic director Heidi Bernier for the opportunity
Updated: Aug. 22, 2022 at 4:58 PM EDT
|By Ben Barr
Opening day is Wed. Aug. 31
Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 at 5:04 PM EDT
|By Ben Barr
The Brownville natives are getting a taste of the New England Mini Stock Tour for the first time this season
Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 at 3:44 PM EDT
|By Ben Barr
She arrives in Orono from St. Cloud State
Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 at 8:00 AM EDT
|By Ben Barr
The Rams will be in action for the first time with a home meet on Fri. Sept. 2
Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 at 7:44 AM EDT
|By Ben Barr
The school offers classes for 8-year-olds all the way up to one of their 72-year-old students
Updated: Aug. 18, 2022 at 5:10 PM EDT
|By Ben Barr
The signing took place after Maine’s Thursday scrimmage, continuing Team Impact’s goal of connecting kids and teams to focus on socialization, empowerment, and resilience
Updated: Aug. 18, 2022 at 8:34 AM EDT
|By Ben Barr
Candlepin bowling has become their exercise routine after they couldn’t fish or play other sports anymore
Updated: Aug. 18, 2022 at 8:25 AM EDT
|By Ben Barr
Call 356-7413 to register
Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 3:31 PM EDT
|By Ben Barr
She’s taking over after Ken Ralph leaves to become the athletic director at Southwestern University in Texas
Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 10:08 AM EDT
|By Ben Barr
“We have a great chance at winning a state title this year.”
Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 10:07 AM EDT
|By Ben Barr
“We’re trying to get as many players as we can this year to increase our numbers and build the program over the years so it can be a bigger sport at Bangor High School.”
Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 4:28 PM EDT
|By Ben Barr
The event benefits Pulled From The Pits, a Livermore Falls nonprofit pitbull rescue
Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 1:33 PM EDT
|By Ben Barr
He finished with 12.5 sacks on the season to go with 60 combined tackles in 2021
Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 1:19 PM EDT
|By Ben Barr
Engstrom comes over from St. Cloud State, where she’s been constructing the Huskies’ defense since 2018
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