About Pete Warner

Pete is a Bangor native who graduated from Bangor High School, Class of 1980. He earned a B.S. in Journalism (Advertising) from the University of Maine in 1986. He has been a full-time member of the Bangor Daily News Sports staff since 1984. Pete lives in Bangor with his wife of 35 years, Annia. They have two adult sons, Will and Paul. Pete is fluent in Spanish and enjoys visiting his in-laws and friends in Costa Rica. His hobbies including hunting, fishing and listening to jazz.

UMaine’s Ferguson addresses football team, eyes better fan experience

ORONO, Maine — One might expect a college president to take a few minutes to address his school’s football team after a championship victory. On Friday afternoon, University of Maine President Paul Ferguson instead made a preseason appearance at Alfond … Continue reading

Addition of Albany, Stony Brook helps solidify UMaine’s presence in CAA football lineup

It seems fitting the Colonial Athletic Association Football Conference has again looked northward to help solidify its ranks. The recently announced additions of Stony Brook and the University at Albany for 2013 speaks volumes about the quality of football being … Continue reading

Barron’s aggressive, creative recruiting efforts could revitalize UMaine women’s basketball team quickly

The University of Maine women’s basketball team will be virtually unrecognizable next season. That isn’t a bad thing, given the Black Bears’ recent futility in the America East Conference and beyond. Richard Barron wasn’t about to allow the struggles to … Continue reading