March Madness is the one of the biggest gambling events of the year, and industry experts believe Flagg’s involvement could generate even more interest.
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Improved defensive play a key to Maine’s hockey success
The Black Bears face Northeastern in the Hockey East semifinals Thursday night.
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Bill would devote $6M per year to support Maine community college students
Sen. Mattie Daughtry and community college leaders say students receiving free tuition often need support in other areas — including housing, food and counseling — to succeed in higher education.
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‘It’s our therapy’: Knitting group binds community together
From the isolation of the pandemic and other circumstances, a group of women have come together at a Waterville yarn and fabric store to knit and build friendships.
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Maine men head to pivotal Hockey East semifinals
The Black Bears hold steady in the top five nationally with a No. 1 seed in the NCAAs still up for grabs.
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The federal government owns 11 artworks in Maine. What will happen to them?
The Trump administration is laying off staff at the U.S. General Services Administration, which is responsible for one of the oldest and largest collections of art in the country.
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Not this year, but maybe soon for Maine men’s basketball
While the Black Bears missed out on a chance for their first NCAA tournament bid, they gave fans a reason to hope.
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Maine men’s basketball falls short in America East final
Top-seeded Bryant wins the conference title and a berth in the NCAA Tournament with a 77-59 victory over the Black Bears.
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UMaine hockey goalie makes save of year in rise to top of country
Sophomore Albin Boija, who turned heads in the final weekend of the regular season, leads the fourth-ranked Black Bears into the Hockey East playoffs.
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UMaine men’s hoop coach gets support from old South Portland teammates
Chris Markwood played with plenty of toughness with the Red Riots decades ago, and that has carried over to the program he now leads.