Stay updated with breaking news from அல்ப்பின்ட் நிதி. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Tue March 02, 2021 - Northeast Edition Penobscot Bay Pilot A rendering on plans to update the Alfond Pavillion. (University of Maine rendering) The University of Maine unveiled its transformative $110 million athletic facilities master plan in February, due to the generosity of the late businessman Harold Alfond. The initiative honors Alfond s legacy of support for Maine education and athletics by providing modern facilities for all 17 varsity programs at the state s only Division 1 athletic program and improving the overall UMaine student experience. In October, the Harold Alfond Foundation announced an historic $500 million investment in Maine and its people. The University of Maine System is to receive $240 million over 10 to 12 years, including $90 million in support for UMaine s $110 million Athletics Facilities Master Plan, according to a recent news release. ....
Cardboard Cut-outs at The Pit. Recognize Anyone? [UPDATE] Becomes this: I should have worn my mask. We can t be at the games at Memorial Gym. We can t Pack The Pit. But for a donation to benefit University of Maine athletics and the Alfond Fund you can be at the games. Or at least your photo can be. Fans can purchase a cardboard cutout with your chosen image and they ll put them in a seat for every remaining men s and women s basketball game this season. Then it ll be yours to keep at the end of the year. You know you want one. Here s where to get it. ....
Because of the pandemic, and the gathering limits within the state of Maine fans are not allowed to attend UMaine basketball games, so the University is getting creative to allow fans to have a presence inside the Pit in Memorial Gym. For $50 you can have a cardboard cutout placed in a seat with your photo on it at all of the remaining UMaine home basketball games for Men and Women. We spoke with the Director of Ticket Office Operations at the University of Maine, Logan Desmond on The Morning Line Wednesday to answer some of our questions and find out how you can get involved. ....