Sprucing up the town — More than 50 student-athletes at the University of New England helped clean up the streets of Biddeford, Maine, recently. Organized by Student-Athlete Advisory Committee staff coordinator Julie Redman and head men’s lacrosse coach Jon Hunt, the group picked up trash, raked leaves and performed other routine clean-up duties in and around Main Street. New England Director of Athletics Kim Allen said community service is an integral part of the student-athlete experience. "It is imperative our student-athletes have a sense of being able to give back to the community," said Allen. "Service to others is a skill that will be important as they continue to grow in their adult lives."