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HOUSTON, Tex. – Former Black Bear Manny Patterson was released from the Washington Football Team practice squad on Oct. 27.

BANGOR – Thanksgiving traditions have been interrupted for some this year, but for those with unique schedules, like former UMaine hoops standout Troy Barnies, being away from family is the normal, not the exception.

ORONO – UMaine leadership shut down athletics activities for two weeks, on Nov. 24, after a number positive tests among athletes.

ORONO – When UMaine released its schedules for winter athletics, it was made very clear that anything and everything was subject to change.

This story may be updated as more details become available. ORONO – UMaine women’s basketball will no longer travel to Mohegan Sun this weekend to open up its 2020-21 season.

STATEWIDE – Multiple athletes across central, eastern, and northern Maine were represented as the best in their class, and region.

BANGOR – In-person instruction is coming to an end for the rest of 2020 this week for colleges and universities across the state. For the Husson men’s basketball team, the decision means Monday night’s practice is they last time the team will be together until January.

WORCESTER, Mass. – The UMaine women’s hockey team looked to sweep the weekend versus Holy Cross on Saturday after a 2-1 win on Friday night.

STATEWIDE – The Maine Principals’ Association announced its finalized plans on Friday, and out of all the sports affected, competitive cheer may look the most different.

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Friday night game was the first by a UMaine team since Mar. 8.