Among the new benches this year is a memorial that honors local St. Cloud Cathedral High School graduate Mack Motzko, the son of Gophers coach Bob Motzko, who passed away in a car crash in Orono in July.

Source: https://1390granitecitysports.com/st-cloud-high-school-graduate-among-those-memorialized-at-mn-state-fair/

But right behind them is 3-1 Dexter, who is coming off a huge win over Madawaska and even beat Orono once last season.

Source: https://www.bangordailynews.com/2023/09/27/sports/high-school-sports/maine-high-school-football-week-5-preview/

He went on to earn a degree in Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maine Orono in 1961, graduating in the top third of his class as a member of Theta Chi.

Source: https://www.pressherald.com/2023/04/23/obituaryaniello-neil-b-esposito-2/

“Maine represented itself well,” Orono head coach Lin White said.

Source: https://www.bangordailynews.com/2023/11/12/sports/high-school-sports/oronos-ruth-white-wins-new-england-cross-country-championships-xoasq1i29i/

Orono City Council Member Alisa Benson has called for the council to be more open to public input, and for more decorum at meetings.

Source: https://m.startribune.com/orono-long-lake-fire-department-mn-firefighters-ladder-truck-james-van-eyll-dennis-walsh/600272353/

Orono had three third-period power plays but failed to score.

Source: https://www.startribune.com/high-school-girls-hockey-class-1a-championship-warroad-orono/600254468/

Orono's Pierce Walston punts the ball away during a game vs Bucksport on Friday in Orono.

Source: https://www.bangordailynews.com/2023/10/20/sports/high-school-sports/schedule-scores-2023-maine-high-school-football-playoffs/

Stevens acknowledged his team had few preseason practices in heat, as August was mild in Orono.

Source: https://www.pressherald.com/2023/09/01/college-football-preview-umaine-0-0-at-florida-international-0-1/

Twisted Roots also traveled to small venues around the state, including several shows around Old Town and Orono.

Source: https://www.pressherald.com/2023/10/30/portland-rock-band-twisted-roots-reunites-at-aura/