Ben Barr

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DEDHAM, Maine (WABI) -Tom Breindel has plenty of canoe racing experience, but this year he’s bringing his grandson, Logan Butilier, along for the ride. “It seems like forever. I believe I counted stickers last night. I think I got like 40 stickers,” said Breindel. “I’m really excited. I haven’t done the full thing yet, so I’m interested to see what the rest of it looks like, and just do it,” said Butilier. Grandpa has enjoyed having his family a part of the racing experience over the years.

1 week ago | wabi.tv | Ben Barr

DEDHAM, Maine (WABI) - Canoe No. 147 is ready for anything in this year’s Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race, which looks to be a rainy affair. “We’ve paddled in 90 degree weather. We’ve paddled in the snow and everything in between. If you get wet, get back in, and paddle some more,” said Tom Breindel, canoe racer. “Well, you won’t get sunburnt. It should be smoother with the water so high,” said Logan Butilier, canoe racer.

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CHICAGO, Ill. (WABI) - Former Maine Black Bear Bradly Nadeau was named to the American Hockey League’s All-Rookie Team. Nadeau leads all AHL rookies with 30 goals and seven game-winners for the Chicago Wolves. He is also second with 56 points. Nadeau is the fifth player in league history to have a 30-goal season before turning 20. He was also called up to the Carolina Hurricanes and notched his first NHL point with an assist in Wednesday’s 4-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens. Copyright 2025 WABI.

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ORONO, Maine (WABI) - Maine has surged to second in the America East baseball standings. The Black Bears carry a six-game winning streak and three-straight conference series victories into their three-game set against the UMBC Retrievers this weekend in Orono. Here’s what they had to say about their recent turnaround. “It’s always pitching, no matter what. Our successes and our failures typically revolve around pitching. We’ve gotten three good starts. Our bullpen has locked things down.

1 week ago | wabi.tv | Ben Barr

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The Husson softball team has one more doubleheader on Thursday at 3 p.m. against Plymouth State before the Eagles embark on their North Atlantic Conference schedule. The players described how their early stretch leading to an 11-9 record can help prepare them to defend their conference championship. “We faced very tough competition in Florida, so that’s going to prepare us for the (conference) season. RIC was tough.