AEWC lab construction back on track

Search for additional funds that initially stalled project allows for further expanded high-tech facility

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Work has begun again on the Advanced Structures and Composite Center after multiple setbacks delayed construction.

By Jamison Cocklin
Construction of the highly anticipated expansion to the Advanced Engineered Wood Composites Center (AEWC) at the University of Maine is finally underway and on schedule after more than a year of additional planning and delays. The facility …

KahBang festival returns to Bangor

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The Hush Now

By Kaley Roberts
Despite its start as a small-scale, homegrown day of music on the Bangor Waterfront, the KahBang Music, Arts and Film Festival proved last month it had grown into a full-fledged summer force to be reckoned with. With …

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VPSE books Ludacris and Daniel Tosh for fall shows

By Kegan Zema
To some, the idea of University of Maine Student Entertainment putting on two high-profile hip-hop concerts back to back may seem ludicrous. But on Nov. 9, none other than Ludacris himself will be in the Alfond …

The rise of Spose: Maine rapper called up to the big show

By Kegan Zema
“The response and the support of my fans and friends is probably about 90 percent of what keeps me wanting to do this,” said Ryan Peters, best known as Spose, a rapper from Wells, Maine. “I … (4)

UM students prepare for WMEB show

By Maddy Glover
“I wasn’t expecting this part,” Rebecca Griffin said hesitantly before blowing into her saxophone for a long, winding solo during a You Go to Hell garage session. Griffin and five other graduate students from the University …

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Jason Mraz heads for the Waterfront

By Kegan Zema
Can’t wait to get your fix of high profile entertainment? Check out college student favorite Jason Mraz on the Bangor Waterfront this Saturday, Sept. 11. The scat-singing mastermind behind “I’m Yours” is appearing as part of …

The Summer Movie Recap

By Kegan Zema
Over the past year, there were a ton of local bands who made their way in and out of the style section. We were introduced to bar scene favorites Restless Groove, heard James Gilmore’s voice at …

CD Review: Restless Groove

By Kegan Zema
CD Review: Restless Groove – “The Forest of Dance” It’s rare that a band’s debut release is a 70-minute progressive-rock concept album chronicling an epic conflict between nature and technology, set in a futuristic dystopia. It’s next …

How to look cute for class without too much effort

How to dress cute for class without really trying
By Macey Hall
Remember when we were in elementary school? We would head back every fall with fresh white kicks and a new matching backpack/lunchbox combo. Now that we’re in college, the first day is different. Some students love …

Beard Police: A Beard Lost, But Not Forgotten

By Mario Moretto
There were about 20 people in my kitchen and everyone was having a good time. Looking around, there were only a few people throughout the room I didn’t know. One of them sat quietly at my … (1)

Rage with The Machine

By John Shannon
The popular Pink Floyd cover group The Machine will perform at Collins Center for the Arts on Thursday, April 29th at 8:00 p.m. For the past twenty years, The Machine has paid tribute to Pink Floyd’s … (1)

Pet Pundit: Digging up some trouble

Curious canines don’t deserve reprimanding for instinctual activity
By Jessie Darkis
There is one key thing to having happy animals— understanding them. I can’t help but cringe when I see animals—from cats to horses—being punished for exhibiting their natural behavior. Even if pet owners aren’t punishing their …

Summer movie guide: Our picks for the season’s most worthy films

By John Shannon and Kyle Kernan
With summer break upon us, Hollywood is pulling out the big guns to lure audiences from the beaches and into the cool air conditioned theaters. With four months worth of films ahead and a wide selection, …

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