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Maine Junior Black Bears going to regionals
BREWER, Maine (WABI) - The Maine Junior Black Bears’ 12U Tier 2 hockey team is on its way to regionals. 12U Tier 2 team to compete in Rhode Island(WABI)They will be going to Smithfield, R.I. on Friday at 7 p.m. for their first New England game at the Municipal Ice Rink. Kids come from as far as Calais and Bar Harbor to compete on a state championship team. Now, they’re ready to make it one step… → Read More
Thornton Academy’s Will Davies wins Maine Mr. Basketball
Will joins his father, Bob, as a Mr. Basketball winner → Read More
Messalonskee wins Class B North Boys Hockey Championship
WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) - Messalonskee defeated Hampden Academy, 3-1, in the Class B North Boys Hockey Championship on Thursday at Colby College. The Eagles and Broncos skated to a scoreless tie to the first intermission. Hampden Academy couldn’t connect on the power play in the opening period, while Messalonskee had some shorthanded chances. The Eagles struck in the first minute of the second… → Read More
Bangor Area Wrestling continues Pine Tree season
NEWPORT, Maine (WABI) - Bangor Area Wrestling continued its Pine Tree schedule at Nokomis Middle School with the Warriors and Somerhill Wrestling Club out of Somerville. Regionals and states in late March-April 1(WABI)The third meet came with two weeks left in the regular season this winter to tune up for end-of-the-year Regional and state competitions. The wrestlers are getting a chance to… → Read More
Brewer Youth Hockey players enjoying outstanding season
Witches are competing in regional and state championships → Read More
Orono Red Riots win Class B State Boys Basketball Championship
PORTLAND, Maine (WABI) - The Orono Red Riots are coming home with a Gold Ball after defeated Oceanside, 61-58, in the Class B State Boys Basketball Championship. Orono had to defend a last-second heave from the Mariners, but it wouldn’t fall for Oceanside. They outlast Oceanside, 61-58(WABI/WMTW)“Nobody even expected us to be here. So to be here was just amazing, you know? Make school history,… → Read More
Dirigo claims second-straight state boys basketball championship
Cougars defeat Calais Blue Devils, 65-58, in Class C title game → Read More
Old Orchard Beach wins Class C State Girls Basketball Championship
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The Old Orchard Beach Seagulls defeated the Dexter Tigers, 35-24, to capture the Class C Gold Ball in girls basketball. Seagulls defeat Dexter Tigers, 35-24(WABI)““I think it’s just our friendship. We’re all really close. Our energy is really high always, and we just love each other. Our defensive gameplan, we executed our defense really well. I think that’s props to Coach… → Read More
Southern Aroostook wins Class D State Boys Basketball Championship
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The Southern Aroostook boys basketball team never looked back after building a double-digit lead over Forest Hills in the Class D State Championship. The Warriors top Forest Hills for the Gold Ball(WABI)The 83-56 victory gave the Warriors’ basketball programs repeat championships in both boys and girls basketball. “We had intensity on defense. Mason Desjardins did really… → Read More
Region Championships Recap
BANGOR/AUGUSTA/PORTLAND, Maine (WABI) - Region championships have decided who’s going to state title games next weekend. WABI High School Basketball Tourney Report(WABI)Class AA Boys North Final at Cross Insurance Arena (Portland) No. 2 Portland 47, No. 1 Oxford Hills 35 Class AA Boys South Final at Cross Insurance Arena (Portland) No. 2 South Portland 55, No. 1 Thornton Academy 44 Class AA… → Read More
Special Olympics competition begins with Hermon Mountain opening ceremony
HERMON, Maine (WABI) - The 2023 Penobscot/Piscataquis/Hancock Area Special Olympics Maine Winter Games are in full swing early this week. The Finals wrap up on Tuesday(WABI)The opening ceremony at Hermon Mountain kicked off speed skating, alpine and nordic skiing, and snowshoeing competitions between the mountain and Sawyer Arena. For these athletes, it’s a thrilling chance to compete. “It’s fun… → Read More
Husson wins NAC women’s swimming and diving championship
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The Husson women’s swimming and diving team won its third-straight North Atlantic Conference Championship by edging a strong Maine Maritime team in the last relay at the conference meet. The Eagles celebrate “threepeat”(WABI)The student-athletes said the victory was a proud accomplishment for several reasons. “I love that it was close. It was definitely nerve-wracking, but… → Read More
February 9 Starting 5
Ben Barr and Bryan Sidelinger have the highlights and scores → Read More
Monday Maine Regional Cheer Championships Recap
ELLSWORTH, Maine (WABI) - Monday’s Maine Regional Cheer Championships saw Central Aroostook win Class D North-South, Dexter capture Class C North, and the hosting Ellsworth Eagles come away with the Class B North crown. Central Aroostook, Dexter, Ellsworth win titles(WABI)Central Aroostook and Dexter started off regional day with championships. “It’s incredible. It’s nothing like I’ve ever… → Read More
February 3 Starting 5
Ben Barr and Bryan Sidelinger have the highlights and scores → Read More
January 27 Starting 5
Ben Barr and Bryan Sidelinger have the highlights and scores → Read More
Orono’s Brady Hews giving Red Riots a spark on the basketball court
ORONO, Maine (WABI) - The Orono boys basketball team is featuring a new sixth man with Glenburn freshman Brady Hews joining the fold. Hews stands at 5 feet 3 inches tall(WABI)Hews stands at 5 feet 3 inches tall. He explained that his Red Riot teammates are a great group of players that he enjoys competing with. Hews is always ready to contribute against taller opposition. “They’ve helped me gain… → Read More
Maine baseball starts to look toward new season
The Black Bears’ home opener is against UMass Lowell on March 31 → Read More
Maine football brings in new offensive coordinator
Steve Cooper comes from his job as quarterbacks coach at Nebraska to draw up Maine’s offense → Read More
Phil Faulkner passes away
DYER BROOK, Maine (WABI) - A Maine basketball legend has passed away. Longtime coach, official, athletic administrator(WABI/WAGM)Phil Faulkner embarked on a decades-long coaching career after winning two state titles as a player for Bridgewater. He started coaching at Island Falls before going to Katahdin, Hodgdon, and Southern Aroostook. Faulkner also coached golf with Southern Aroostook and… → Read More