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Wednesday, May 4th, 2011, 5:38 pm in News
By Robert Stigile

The University of Maine System has a slew of challenges to overcome if it intends to carry out its mission sufficiently as the state’s public institution of higher education, according to a recently released report.
The report …


Monday, April 25th, 2011, 10:34 am in Style & Culture
My Morning Jacket, Chromeo, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Atmosphere all to hit Bangor
By Kegan Zema

If you went to last year’s KahBang music, art and film festival — or you heard about how fun it was from your friends — you’ve probably spent the past few months wondering who is playing in …


Friday, April 22nd, 2011, 12:13 pm in News
By The Maine Campus

Two male University of Maine students admitted to stealing a flag erected in honor of the campus’ LGBTQ community’s Pride Week earlier this month.
Information from an unnamed student helped the university determine the identity of the …


Wednesday, April 6th, 2011, 10:42 pm in News
Anniversary of King’s death brings nationwide network of protests opposing labor-related legislation
By Beth Kevit

Approximately 60 people, both speakers and spectators, gathered in the University of Maine’s Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza on Monday to show support for union workers.
The rally was one in a nationwide trend of assemblies coinciding …


Tuesday, April 5th, 2011, 2:28 pm in News
By Beth Kevit

Cathy Marquez, assistant director for employer relations at the University of Maine Career Center, stumbled upon an email scam last week when a student brought her a seemingly benign job offer he received.
The offer came from …


Friday, April 1st, 2011, 10:57 am in News
By Michael Shepherd

A small mercury spill on the second floor of a University of Maine building Thursday evening was cleaned up promptly, according to university spokesman Joe Carr.
A barometer left in 206 Barrows Hall, which contains shared space …


Thursday, March 31st, 2011, 2:46 pm in Sports
UMaine legend says she was fired by AD Abbott without cause
By Jesse Scardina

BANGOR — Cindy Blodgett, the former University of Maine women’s basketball coach who was fired Monday afternoon, said at a Thursday afternoon press conference that she was released without cause.
Less than one year after signing a two-year …


Wednesday, March 30th, 2011, 11:12 pm in News
Senate votes 31-2 for Carson's removal while defense decries alleged 'smear campaign'
By Christopher Crosby

At a special trial Tuesday, University of Maine Student Government senators found Student Body President Nelson Carson guilty on articles of impeachment, voting 31-2 to remove him from office.
The senate’s decision took effect immediately. UMSG Vice …


Tuesday, March 29th, 2011, 1:50 pm in Sports
By Jesse Scardina

Less than one year after extending University of Maine women’s basketball coach Cindy Blodgett’s contract, the former UMaine basketball star and state legend was fired, effective immediately.
On Tuesday, one day after being named the UMaine athletic …


Sunday, March 27th, 2011, 12:08 am in News
By Michael Shepherd

Two units in a popular student-housing complex near the University of Maine campus were severely damaged by fire Thursday night, leaving as many as 16 UMaine students homeless.
No injuries were reported in the fire, which began …