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Black Bears facing former Maine quarterback this week

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September 11, 2024

Black Bears facing former Maine quarterback this week

ORONO, Maine (WABI) – Derek Robertson used to start at quarterback for Maine, but he’s going to be back in Orono as an opponent with the Monmouth Hawks this weekend.

“It’s definitely a great opportunity. I know they like to pass the ball a lot. We’re just really focused on just the Black Bears this week. We know Derek is a good quarterback, so we have to bring our A-game for him,” said Shakur Smalls, senior defensive back.

“If he didn’t want to be part of our program, that’s fine. The next guy steps up. We have Carter (Peevy) in. Carter’s a great quarterback, mobile, runs around, knows what he’s doing, and we’re confident in him. He’s going to make a lot of plays this Saturday,” said John Costanza, senior defensive lineman.

The Black Bears are uniquely familiar with Robertson thanks to going up against him in practice.

“(We’ll be) just keying in on his eyes. He’s a really accurate quarterback. He managed the games well. It should be a good day for the Jack Boys to get an interception,” said Smalls.

“He knows us, we know him. We’re going into this game scouting the past two games he’s played. We’re going in there (with) confidence. We’ve seen him for three years now here at Maine. It’s going to be who wants it more,” said Costanza.

There’s quite an incentive for a strong defensive performance this week with Robertson on the other side.

“It’s always good to play against one of your former teammates. You just have that familiarity. (I’m thinking the) Black Bears are getting the win always,” said Smalls.

“It’s going to be a little more chippy with a little extra edge on it. I know the DB’s are excited. The D-line is excited to get after it. We’re going to make him pay,” said Costanza.

Kickoff between the Black Bears and Hawks is Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at Alfond Stadium.

Robertson’s brother, Jimmy, is the quarterbacks coach at Monmouth.

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Lawmakers advance bill to provide death benefits after two DOT workers killed on the job

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6 hours ago

March 11, 2026

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Lawmakers advance bill to provide death benefits after two DOT workers killed on the job

After a fatal car crash in Waterville killed two Maine Department of Transportation employees in January, state lawmakers are backing a bill to expand death benefits to the families of DOT workers killed on the job. The Labor Committee unanimously voted Tuesday to advance LD 669, which will make DOT employees eligible for the same […]

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Maine man accused of lighting bed on fire after fight with girlfriend

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March 10, 2026

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Maine man accused of lighting bed on fire after fight with girlfriend

WISCASSET, Maine (WMTW) – A Maine man has been arrested after police say he intentionally set a bed on fire after a dispute with his girlfriend, while they were still in it.

Police responded Monday, March 9, to a report of a fire that had been intentionally set inside a home on Beechnut Hill Road, according to the Wiscasset Police Department.

Investigators say the homeowner, Terry Couture, 41, set the bed on fire following an argument while both he and his girlfriend were in it. Authorities said the fire was extinguished and no serious injuries were reported.

Couture was arrested and charged with attempted murder, arson, aggravated criminal mischief, and domestic violence criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon.

The investigation is ongoing.

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Celebrate Maine Maple Weekend at Williams Family Farm

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March 9, 2026

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Celebrate Maine Maple Weekend at Williams Family Farm

CLIFTON, Maine (WABI) – Maine Maple Sunday is less than two weeks away, and the Williams Family Farm in Clifton is gearing up for one of the sweetest seasons yet.

A long stretch of frost and snow meant a late start this year, but the first boil of sap has finally run through the evaporator, and maple season is officially underway.

At Williams Family Farm, everything is done by hand:

Fresh maple syrup, bottled on-site
Maple sugar, carefully extracted in small batches
Baked candied pecans, cashews, and more

The Williams family has spent years working with whatever weather sends their way.

Long winters, surprise warmups, and everything in between—they’ve learned how to adapt so community members can enjoy their products.

As co-owner John Williams explains, the key is in the temperature.

“You need to have it warm during the day and still freezing at night, so typically that’s the middle of February,” said Williams. “We have a lot of trees, so we have to start tapping them before the conditions are ideal, so we start tapping way before it’s time for it to run just so we can get them all tapped. If you have ten trees in your backyard, you want to wait until roughly now, the middle of February to now, and when it’s actually running and put them in then because you can put all your taps in, in one day.”

They’re excited to welcome the community during Maine Maple Weekend on March 21 and 22.

They will be boiling up sap, hosting demonstrations, and providing free samples.

Locals can also join them for their third annual pancake breakfast where all proceeds are donated to Holbrook Recreation.

Follow the link to find out their hours for March and more.

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