Bangor Daily News, Journal Tribune, WMTW, WGME cover Alfond Athletics Complex groundbreaking

The Bangor Daily News, Journal Tribune, York County Coast Star, Kennebec Journal, WMTW 8 TV, WGME 13 TV, Associated Press and a number of other state, regional and national online media outlets ran stories on UNE's groundbreaking ceremony on Sept. 26, 2011 for the $20 million Harold Alfond Athletics Complex.

The new facility will provide the largest gathering space on both the Biddeford and Portland campuses.  The project includes a 105,000-square-foot athletics complex featuring an ice hockey rink with 900 seats; a basketball court with 1,200 seats; classroom space; a fitness center; and multi-purpose indoor practice courts that can also be used for performances and other events, with a combined seating capacity of 3,000.

Photo: Board of Trustees Chairman Michael Morel, Michelle Oswald '12, Greg Powell of The Harold Alfond Foundation, Scott McManaman '12, UNE President Danielle Ripich