I believe the channel is available throughout the southern part of the state 
including Biddeford and Portland.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "james acheson" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 3:44 PM
Subject: Re: Portland TV Station Picks up Games


> how far south can that be seen?
>  Portland?
>  Biddeford?
>
> Deron Treadwell <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>  I totally didn't see this until just now... guess I missed out on the
> opportunity to watch on Saturday! (and to think.. we actually scored 5
> goals!!!!)
>
> ---
> Dec. 9, 2005
>
> The University of Maine Athletic Department announced today that FOX23
> WPFO-TV will carry six men's hockey games for the 2005-2006 season
> beginning with the Maine versus Northeastern game this Saturday at 7:00
> pm. With the addition of FOX23 WPFO-TV to the Black Bear Television
> Network, a majority of fans in central and southern Maine will now have
> access to Black Bear hockey games on television.
>
> "This commitment by FOX23 WPFO-TV to air all remaining, Saturday men's
> hockey games shows significant progress on growing our television
> network," said Blake James, Interim Director of Athletics at The
> University of Maine. "We are proud to partner with Dirk Brinkerhoff's
> staff, as there are over 20,000 Maine alumni in this priority coverage
> area."
>
> " FOX23 WPFO-TV is very excited to have the opportunity to partner with
> the University of Maine in this endeavor," stated General Manager, Dirk
> Brinkerhoff. "We believe the University of Maine continues to
> demonstrate a deep commitment to developing a successful and
> nationally-recognized hockey program.We are proud to be able to
> broadcast Maine Hockey to the thousands of loyal fans, and become an
> integral part of The University of Maine and Athletic Department's
> mission to Paint the State Blue."
>
> The Black Bear Television Network also consists of flagship station
> Bangor CBS-Affiliate, WABI-TV and Hockey East broadcast partners
> College Sports Television (CSTV) and the New England Sports Network
> (NESN).
>
> For more the most up-to-date information and FOX23 broadcast schedules,
> please visit www.goblackbears.com or www.fox23me.com.
>
>
>
>
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