The intercollegiate athletic teams representing the University of Maine—proudly known as the Black Bears—are officially located in Orono, Maine, where the flagship public university maintains its primary residential campus. Situated along the banks of the Stillwater River in Penobscot County, the campus hosts state-of-the-art athletic facilities, arenas, and stadiums that welcome thousands of passionate student fans, alumni, and community supporters for varsity sports competitions.