Archive for September, 2010
Casella Waste Systems Inc., the University of Maine’s newest corporate partner in a deal to provide heating fuel to the university, has drawn divergent reviews from officials in Old Town and other parts of the state …
The Bangor Opera House played host to a campaign stop for four gubernatorial candidates Sept. 20 who participated in a forum designed to preview their ideas on issues surrounding economic development in the state.
The forum was …
The University of Maine board of trustees approved a systemwide 3 percent increase in tuition and fees for the 2012 and 2013 fiscal years at its meeting Sept. 13. For full-time UMaine students, this means at …
The General Student Senate meeting on Sept. 21 was dominated by discussion of a bill to change its standing rules. If passed, the bill will overhaul senate operation by introducing changes to senator term limits, voting …
Debt among college students has been a headlining topic recently. The revelation that student loan debt now exceeds credit card debt in the United States for the first time in our history is indicative of rising …
Once in a while, the Orono-Old Town-Bangor scene can grow tiresome and it’s time for a weekend away. Luckily, the University of Maine’s centralized location gives you plenty of options for getaways to a number of …
Up-and-coming rapper Spose, the pride of Wells, Maine, is headed to The Dime in Old Town this weekend for an unprecedented two-night stand. The Universal Republic-signed rapper performed at the University of Maine at Farmington a …
“Easy A” was just that — easy. It was easy to sit through and easy to laugh at. Even if you didn’t get some of the pop culture references, the filmmakers spliced in poignant clips from …
No Age – Everything in Between
Grade: B+
Punk rock has seen some tough times. At one time the term meant more than just a musical genre — it was a social movement. Angry working class kids on …
Christopher Nolan is currently the most important figure in American cinema, hands down. In light of the recent economic crisis and illegal downloading, the film industry is on life support. Development execs will latch onto any …
