Archive for September, 2006
Thursday, September 28th, 2006, 12:00 am in News
UMaine research to aid in revival of Old Town mill
By Tony Reaves
A revolutionary research project at the University of Maine will help breathe new life into Old Town’s former Georgia-Pacific mill and, according to projections, bring more than 1,000 jobs to the area over the next two years. A group of investors calling itself Red Shield Environmental plans to use the mill and its biomass boiler to break into the field of biorefining ethanol fuel from wood.
Thursday, September 28th, 2006, 12:00 am in News
Student Senate debates over key issue
By Eryk Salvaggio
You might say the General Student Senate tackled some key issues last Tuesday, or you might say a key issue tackled them. The Senate united Tuesday to vote unanimously on a resolution voicing its opposition to the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. Senators also disagreed on the issue of who should pay for a lost key to the Wade Center.
Thursday, September 28th, 2006, 12:00 am in News
Common Ground Fair booths raise awareness for programs
By Laila Sholtz-Ames
On Friday, September 22, the 30th annual Common Ground Fair kicked off in Unity, Maine. Along with booths dedicated to agriculture, natural health and organic farming, the University of Maine was represented with exhibits from the Hudson Museum, the Page Farm Museum, and the Maine Folklife Center.
Thursday, September 28th, 2006, 12:00 am in News
Outspoken journalist visiting UMaine
By Zach Dionne
Dahr Jamail, the U.S. independent journalist who spent eight months reporting from Iraq between 2003 and 2005, will hold two talks today on the University of Maine campus. The first talk, entitled “Update on Iraq: Future U.S. Plans for the Middle East,” is part of the Socialist and Marxist Studies Series and will take place from 12:45 p.
Thursday, September 28th, 2006, 12:00 am in News
Student alumni group brightens up campus
By Alisha Tondro
Tuesday night, the Student Alumni Association was seen spray painting the big blue bear paws on the Mall. The SAA does this every year. “The paws were used when giving campus tours. Even though they don’t use them anymore, it’s a great way to help out on campus,” said Alisa Makson, the association’s president.
Thursday, September 28th, 2006, 12:00 am in News
Police beat
By Randy Perkins
Beer run through Fogler leads to summons On Sept. 20 at 9:55 p.m., police received a call from Fogler library staff reporting two young men running through the library knocking over books. They added that the two sprinters appeared to be intoxicated at the time.
Thursday, September 28th, 2006, 12:00 am in News
Scholars examine Penobscot stories
By Brian Sylvester
Three noted scholars and historians gathered together in the Minksy Recital Hall last Monday to discuss themes relating to the book “Life and Traditions of the Red Man,” penned by Penobscot tribal elder Joseph Nicolar in the latter half of the eightenth century.
Thursday, September 28th, 2006, 12:00 am in News
Food drive is music to soup kitchen’s ears
By Heather Steeves
A musical feast has taken over one table in the Union this week. It was reported over the news that some people in the Bangor area are being turned away from a local food pantry because there is simply not enough food to go around. Manna Soup Kitchen in Bangor usually provides 180 families a bag of groceries each week and serves up to 100 families a day in their soup kitchen, but recently have come up a little short.
Thursday, September 28th, 2006, 12:00 am in News
ROC discusses alcohol, funding at first meeting
By Luke deNatale
Residents on Campus held its first meeting of the year Monday evening. During the meeting, representatives discussed a new policy on alcohol consumption in residence halls, funding for student groups, and internal issues. A new policy on consumption of alcohol within the residence halls was laid out by Anne Marie Reed, adviser and associate director of ROC.
Thursday, September 28th, 2006, 12:00 am in Sports
UM: Why not us?
By Matt Williams
Putting aside all the mantras about respect and fear, courage and talent, and the game being played between the stripes and not on paper, the University of Maine football team faces simply the greatest challenge in its 104-year history this weekend at Boston College.
