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Sports

Grant earned three podium finishes

Hermon track’s Daijha Grant returns from international competition in Australia

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Ben Barr
Grant earned three podium finishes

Sports

Mabee and Swallow finished 56th out of 103 teams in the all-night race

Bangor’s Ashton Mabee, Easton’s Dan Swallow return from competing in Michigan’s Au Sable River Canoe Marathon

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Ben Barr
Mabee and Swallow finished 56th out of 103 teams in all-night race

Sports

Vintage hot rods and motorcycles race after passing a unique inspection

Fernald Field Dragway hosts Thin Tin Takeover weekend

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Ben Barr
Vintage hot rods and motorcycles race after passing a unique inspection

Sports

Golfers teed off at commemorative scramble

Lucerne Golf Club celebrates 100th anniversary

Updated: Aug. 6, 2026 at 4:14 PM EDT
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By Ben Barr
Golfers teed off at commemorative scramble

Sports

Sat. Sept. 19 at Alfond Arena

Battle of the Bears set to raise money for the Waldo County Firefighters Fund

Updated: Aug. 6, 2026 at 3:11 PM EDT
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By Ben Barr
Sat. Sept. 19 at Alfond Arena

Sports

Thurs. Aug. 20 at 6 p.m. at William S. Cohen School

Football officiating courses starting this month in Bangor

Updated: Aug. 6, 2026 at 3:06 PM EDT
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By Ben Barr
Thurs. Aug. 20 at 6 p.m. at William S. Cohen School

Agriculture

U.S. and Canadian flags fly together at the border at the Peace Arch Historical State Park,...

CANUSA games return a success, organizers hope to make it an annual event

Updated: Aug. 5, 2026 at 3:23 PM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
The cross-border tournament made its way back to Maine for the first time in 32 years recently.

Sports

Post 213 advances to Friday’s Northeast tournament in Manchester, N.H.

Hammond Lumber Co. Post 213 Riverhawks (White) win State Junior Legion Baseball Championship

Updated: Aug. 4, 2026 at 8:02 PM EDT
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By Ben Barr
Post 213 advances to Friday’s Northeast tournament in Manchester, N.H.

Sports

Portland Hearts of Pine

Portland Hearts of Pine propose $50 million waterfront soccer stadium at Cassidy Point

Updated: Aug. 4, 2026 at 6:54 PM EDT
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By WMTW
The proposed stadium would seat between 9,000 and 11,000 fans.

Sports

Bongomin was a finalist for the Fitzpatrick Trophy, given each year to the top senior high...

Westbrook linebacker Tony Bongomin starts freshman season at UMaine

Updated: Aug. 4, 2026 at 2:43 PM EDT
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By Ben Barr
Bongomin was a finalist for the Fitzpatrick Trophy, given each year to the top senior high school football player in Maine
7 Day Inland Forecast
7 Day Inland Forecast

Sports

Black Bears would be first America East team to win four conference titles in a row since...

Maine set to compete for fourth-straight America East women’s soccer title​

Updated: Jul. 31, 2026 at 7:18 PM EDT
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By Ben Barr
Black Bears would be first America East team to win four conference titles in a row since Boston University’s five from 2007-2011

Sports

Bennett competed on the ATP World Tour and at Wimbledon

Ellsworth’s Terry Bennett offers tennis clinics at Ellsworth High School

Updated: Jul. 31, 2026 at 7:17 PM EDT
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By Ben Barr
Bennett competed on the ATP World Tour and at Wimbledon

Sports

14th annual edition is Saturday at 8 a.m.

Team Mimi’s Softball Tournament returns to Union Street athletic complex

Updated: Jul. 31, 2026 at 7:16 PM EDT
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By Ben Barr
14th annual edition is Saturday at 8 a.m.

Sports

Flight winners were Jack Quinn, Sam Sirois, Finnegan Hedstrom, Stella Foy, Mia Binette, and...

Maine Junior Championship wraps up at Poland’s Fairlawn Golf Course

Updated: Jul. 30, 2026 at 11:27 PM EDT
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By Ben Barr
Flight winners were Jack Quinn, Sam Sirois, Finnegan Hedstrom, Stella Foy, Mia Binette, and Rory Taliento

Sports

MidCoast Recreation Center cubs ribbon at Eric Lee Memorial Tennis Courts

MidCoast Recreation Center cubs ribbon at Eric Lee Memorial Tennis Courts

Updated: Jul. 30, 2026 at 11:24 PM EDT
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By Connor Magliozzi
On Thursday, people came together at the MidCoast Recreation Center to honor the legacy of a man who forever impacted young tennis players.

Sports

GSM 7, Trenton 2 after Acadians forced winner-take-all game with earlier 3-1 victory

Greater Southern Maine Riders win State Senior Legion Baseball Championship

Updated: Jul. 29, 2026 at 9:52 PM EDT
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By Ben Barr
GSM 7, Trenton 2 after Acadians forced winner-take-all game with earlier 3-1 victory

Sports

Stone passed away on June 22 at 52 years old

Bucksport football community remembers Adrian “Buddy” Stone

Updated: Jul. 29, 2026 at 5:20 PM EDT
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By Ben Barr
Stone passed away on June 22 at 52 years old

Sports

He was a Black Bears assistant coach during the 2017-18 season and has other assistant stops...

Maine introduces Alex Gettens as new head women’s hockey coach

Updated: Jul. 28, 2026 at 4:24 PM EDT
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By Ben Barr
He was a Black Bears assistant coach during the 2017-18 season and has other assistant stops with Colgate and Vermont

Sports

Black Bears picked seventh in CAA preseason coaches’ poll

Maine football team opens preseason training camp

Updated: Jul. 28, 2026 at 3:53 PM EDT
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By Ben Barr
Black Bears picked seventh in CAA preseason coaches’ poll

Sports

Tracy's Golf Scramble

Tracy’s Golf Scramble set to return for 17th year 

Updated: Jul. 25, 2026 at 6:43 PM EDT
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By Connor Magliozzi
Next month will see Tracy’s Golf Scramble return for its 17th year.

Sports

Maddie Fitzpatrick

Maddie Fitzpatrick is gearing up for her third season with the Black Bears 

Updated: Jul. 24, 2026 at 2:49 PM EDT
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By Connor Magliozzi
Last season Fitzpatrick got her first minutes with the team, including a season high 10-point performance against Rhode Island.

Sports

Foxcroft Academy’s competitive wrestling camp

Young athletes learn from Olympic-level wrestlers during camp at Foxcroft Academy

Updated: Jul. 23, 2026 at 6:01 PM EDT
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By Connor Magliozzi
This week about 70 wrestlers made their way to Foxcroft Academy for the school’s competitive wrestling camp.

Sports

Dallas Mavericks' Cooper Flagg warms up before an NBA basketball game against the Chicago...

Cooper Flagg says he’s opening a card shop in Maine alongside his cousin

Updated: Jul. 21, 2026 at 5:28 PM EDT
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By Connor Magliozzi
On Kevin Hart’s show ‘Cold as Balls’ Cooper Flagg announced that he’s going to be opening a card shop in Maine alongside his cousin.

Sports

Dexter Regional High School installing lights on football field

Dexter Regional High School is installing lights on its football field 

Updated: Jul. 21, 2026 at 5:15 PM EDT
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By Connor Magliozzi
This fall, Friday night lights are officially coming to Dexter Regional High School.

Sports

Maine Hockey

UMaine hockey to play at Madison Square Garden

Updated: Jul. 20, 2026 at 6:08 PM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
The Black Bears will take on the Cornell in November.

News

Cooper Flagg attends the Time100 Sports List at Pier Sixty Chelsea Piers on Thursday, July 16,...

Cooper Flagg, family to appear on ‘Celebrity Family Feud’ this week

Updated: Jul. 20, 2026 at 5:58 PM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
Newport native and Dallas Mavericks player Cooper Flagg and his family will appear on “Celebrity Family Feud” this week, facing off against Dave Portnoy and Barstool Sports.

Sports

Old Town 12u All-Stars

Old Town 12U All-Stars gearing up for state tournament

Updated: Jul. 17, 2026 at 8:20 PM EDT
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By Connor Magliozzi
The Old Town 12-U All-Stars are headed into the State tournament after a wild ride in districts.

Sports

Boston Bruins logo on puck

Bruins release full schedule for upcoming NHL season

Updated: Jul. 16, 2026 at 6:54 PM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
The Bruins will get things started against the New York Rangers on September 29.

News

More than 8,000 runners took the course for the 27th running of the Beach to Beacon, which...

Beach to Beacon race will feature all-star runners

Updated: Jul. 16, 2026 at 6:24 PM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
The annual 10K road race is scheduled for August 1st.

Sports

Logan Vigue before the Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic

Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic returns this weekend 

Updated: Jul. 14, 2026 at 5:30 PM EDT
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By Connor Magliozzi
This coming Saturday will see the Maine Shriners Lobster Bowl Classic, an All-Star football game where some of the best seniors from the East will face some of the best from the West.

Sports

Bruce MacGregor

Husson legend Bruce MacGregor dies at 87

Updated: Jul. 14, 2026 at 5:15 PM EDT
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By Connor Magliozzi
MacGregor was a part of Husson for 50 years, coaching golf, baseball and basketball.

News

Penobscot Valley Country Club hosted the Courageous Steps Project's 6th annual golf scramble.

Golf scramble raises over $20,000 for nonprofit 

Updated: Jul. 13, 2026 at 6:41 PM EDT
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By Connor Magliozzi
76 golfers took part in the event to support a non-profit that’s dedicated to supporting children and young adults with various abilities and challenges.

Sports

Madden cards -8 for tournament

Mick Madden wins Maine Amateur Championship

Updated: Jul. 9, 2026 at 7:15 PM EDT
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By Ben Barr
Madden cards -8 for tournament

Sports

154 George Thomas Road

Nichols family brings golf to Chesterville with Fairway Fields

Updated: Jul. 9, 2026 at 7:14 PM EDT
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By Ben Barr
154 George Thomas Road

Sports

Lang and Field helped lead the Eagles to NAC softball and lacrosse championships, respectively

Ana Lang, Kiernan Field win Husson student-athlete awards

Updated: Jul. 7, 2026 at 5:28 PM EDT
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By Ben Barr
Lang and Field helped lead the Eagles to NAC softball and lacrosse championships, respectively

Sports

The athletes traveled to the University of Minnesota

Team Maine returns from Special Olympics USA Games with 18 medals

Updated: Jul. 3, 2026 at 11:01 PM EDT
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By Ben Barr
The athletes traveled to the University of Minnesota

Sports

The Bass Federation’s Student Angler World Finals ran last month on Lake Cumberland in Russell...

Holden’s Nolan Savage, Waterville’s Jack Naas win world fishing championships

Updated: Jul. 3, 2026 at 12:09 PM EDT
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By Ben Barr
The Bass Federation’s Student Angler World Finals ran last month on Lake Cumberland in Russell Springs, Ky.

Sports

Morris said it’s been a blessing and he’s really lucky to have been a part of this community...

Bangor celebrates longtime football, baseball coach Dave Morris in Fairmount Park sendoff

Updated: Jul. 2, 2026 at 9:56 PM EDT
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By Ben Barr
Morris said it’s been a blessing and he’s really lucky to have been a part of this community before he moves to live closer to family

Sports

Boston sent Brown to Philadelphia for Paul George, draft picks

Local high school basketball players react to Celtics trading Jaylen Brown to Sixers

Updated: Jul. 2, 2026 at 3:35 PM EDT
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By Ben Barr
Boston sent Brown to Philadelphia for Paul George, draft picks

Sports

Cleveland Cavaliers forward De'Andre Hunter, left, pressures Boston Celtics guard/forward...

Jaylen Brown traded by Celtics to 76ers for Paul George, draft picks

Updated: Jul. 1, 2026 at 7:14 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press and TIM REYNOLDS
The Boston Celtics are trading 2024 NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and a slew of draft capital.

Sports

44 youth softball teams competed

Steve’s Heroes softball weekend helps local families on cancer journeys

Updated: Jun. 30, 2026 at 7:08 PM EDT
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By Ben Barr
44 youth softball teams competed

Sports

Cosgrove is the Black Bears’ all-time winningest football coach with 129 victories in 23 years

Jack Cosgrove to be inducted into Maine’s Ring of Honor

Updated: Jun. 29, 2026 at 11:43 PM EDT
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By Ben Barr
Cosgrove is the Black Bears’ all-time winningest football coach with 129 victories in 23 years

Sports

Thomas College

Final ‘Kick for Cass’ charity soccer play day set for Sat. July 11

Updated: Jun. 29, 2026 at 11:43 PM EDT
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By Ben Barr
Thomas College

Sports

Black Bears repeat with perfect season, current 33-game winning streak

Maranacook-Winthrop celebrates Class C state girls lacrosse championship

Updated: Jun. 26, 2026 at 2:47 PM EDT
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By Ben Barr
Black Bears repeat with perfect season, current 33-game winning streak

Sports

NBA Draft logo

Tobi Lawal’s Lee Academy coach reacts to Dallas Mavericks picking him in second round of NBA Draft

Updated: Jun. 26, 2026 at 9:58 AM EDT
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By Ben Barr
Dan Haynes coached Lawal on Pandas’ post-grad team

Sports

Virginia Tech's Tobi Lawal finishes an alley oop slam in the first half against Florida State.

Lee Academy’s Tobi Lawal reacts to being drafted by Dallas Mavericks

Updated: Jun. 25, 2026 at 4:30 PM EDT
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By Ben Barr
48th overall

Sports

Leslie Curtis Designs

Camden gallery displaying Cooper Flagg wood carving

Updated: Jun. 25, 2026 at 4:26 PM EDT
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By Ben Barr
Leslie Curtis Designs

Sports

NBA Draft logo

Lee Academy’s Tobi Lawal selected by Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Draft

Updated: Jun. 24, 2026 at 9:38 PM EDT
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By Ben Barr
The Panda from the Class of 2022 just finished his senior season with the Virginia Tech Hokies

News

Eastern Maine Snowmobiles in Holden

Snowmobile group tees up Hermon golf scramble to support local clubs

Updated: Jun. 23, 2026 at 11:38 PM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
The Maine Snowmobile Association is hosting its 10th annual Golf Scramble at Hermon Meadow.

Sports

12 gymnasts compete on big stage

PVSG gymnasts reflect on NGA Nationals trip​

Updated: Jun. 23, 2026 at 11:37 PM EDT
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By Ben Barr
12 gymnasts compete on big stage
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