Student protests, threats and intense federal scrutiny are changing how college students and professors in Maine and across the country talk about politics.
orono maine
Posted inLocal & State, News
Aroostook County man arrested after 50-mile interstate chase ends in Waterville
Officials say a man led Maine State Police troopers on a 50-mile chase after he failed to stop on Interstate 95 near Hamden and crashed in Waterville.
advertisement
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
UMaine to reinstate graduate student funding in Orono
Originally halted in March, the University of Maine System will honor existing financial offers as well as provide new offers for the flagship’s graduate students.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Proposal for passenger rail to Bangor loses steam in committee
The Legislature’s transportation committee says LD 487 ‘ought not to pass,’ especially without assured funding from the Trump administration.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Rail advocates renew push for passenger service to Bangor
A bill to be heard this week seeks federal seed funding for a proposal to restore passenger service from Portland through Auburn, Lewiston, Waterville and Bangor to Orono.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Sean Faircloth wins Maine House District 24 in special election
The Bangor resident secured roughly 70% of all ballots cast for the district that covers portions of Bangor, Orono, Brewer and Veazie.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
University of Maine System reports historically high retention rate
More than 75% of undergraduates who were enrolled last fall returned to school this year. The system said that’s the highest number since retention data tracking began 2 decades ago.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
UMaine’s ‘Factory of the Future’ aims to tackle the housing crisis with 3D printing
Construction is underway on a 50,000-square-foot building in Orono that will house the university’s massive 3D printers and train students to produce houses, boats, wind turbine molds and more.
Posted inFood, Recipes
An Orono dad vowed to add variety to dinner. This fish dish is now a family favorite.
It all started during the pandemic with a pledge to cook two new recipes each week. Grilled Salmon with Curry and Dijon Mustard and Pan-Fried Broccoli have stood the test of time.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
After 304 days in the ER, Bingham girl finally gets a home
Abby Bedard, 13, spent 10 months at the Redington-Fairview General Hospital emergency department – a stay that highlights the shortage in Maine services for children with disabilities.