Today (Monday, March 22, 2010)
Monday, March 22nd, 2010, 2:04 am
By Mario Moretto
Long before University of Maine President Robert Kennedy announced his approval of an initiative to make UMaine tobacco-free, members of the university community were asking questions about how the policy would be enforced.
The ban, which will …
News |
Monday, March 22nd, 2010, 2:03 am
By William P. Davis
Four people were arrested at Saturday night’s The Roots concert amid tight security.
Two University of Maine students were arrested. Colin Mcguire, 19, of Laconia, N.H., was arrested for criminal trespass and Stefan Wollmar, 20, of Old …
News |
Monday, March 22nd, 2010, 2:01 am
By William P. Davis
AUGUSTA — Student Sen. Ben Goodman of Kennebunk was unanimously recommended for appointment to the University of Maine System board of trustees in Augusta on Friday.
“I firmly believe, as I know all of you do, …
News |
Monday, March 22nd, 2010, 2:00 am
By Michael Shepherd
Samme Bailey, an independent candidate in the 2010 Maine gubernatorial election, was 15 years old when he was kicked out of his family’s Charles Town, W.Va., home.
He was homeless for the remainder of high …
Blaine House 2010 | News |
Monday, March 22nd, 2010, 1:59 am
By Jennifer Vincent
The University of Maine’s recently founded Odyssey of the Mind team has reached several milestones this semester, including final recognition by Student Government and their first state competition on Saturday in Sanford.
Odyssey of the Mind is …
News |
Monday, March 22nd, 2010, 1:58 am
By Tobias Hrynick
At the end of this year, professor Curvin Farnham will step down from his position as the University of Maine director of bands and from the conductor’s post with symphonic band, a position he has held …
News |
Monday, March 22nd, 2010, 1:57 am
By Jessie Darkis
Unlocked and looted
Police received a report of a burglary at 1:37 p.m. March 19. A TomTom GPS, valued at $200, and a resident parking permit were missing from an unlocked vehicle parked in the Hilltop parking …
News |
Monday, March 22nd, 2010, 1:48 am
By Jeremy Swist
While many University of Maine students were rocking out for Haiti or cheering on the Black Bears hockey team Friday night, Minsky Recital Hall was ringing with the sweet sounds of chamber music. Seeing “Curtis on …
Style & Culture |
Monday, March 22nd, 2010, 1:47 am
By Macey Hall
While men aren’t as notoriously shoe-obsessed as women, it doesn’t mean their footwear choices should be irrelevant. Men’s footwear offers plenty of choices and varieties, leaving zero room for excuses for wearing the same old gym …
Style & Culture |
Monday, March 22nd, 2010, 1:44 am
By Kegan Zema
It is not often that Nomar Garciaparra and James Schuyler are mentioned together. But those are just two of the topics poet Bill Corbett touched on at the New Writing Series in Soderberg Auditorium on Thursday.
Wearing …
Style & Culture |
Monday, March 22nd, 2010, 1:42 am
By John Shannon
“Repo Men” feels like a hodgepodge collection of scenes and ideas from other, better, films. However, the direction is sharp enough to engage the audience’s attention, and there are a handful of enjoyable moments sprinkled throughout. …
Film Reviews | Style & Culture |
Monday, March 22nd, 2010, 1:41 am
By Jay Grant
I once described Glen Rock, N.J., band Titus Andronicus — named for the conventionally deemed “lesser” play by William Shakespeare — as sounding like Bright Eyes’ Conor Oberst, but with more balls. It isn’t a terrible …
CD Reviews | Style & Culture |
Monday, March 22nd, 2010, 1:41 am
By Anya Rose
Dear Oronobodies,
Singlehood is a great time to observe human mating behavior from an anthropological perspective. You can watch human coupling culture with distance and objectivity, especially if it’s been a long time since you’ve been in …
Style & Culture |
Monday, March 22nd, 2010, 1:38 am
By Eryk Salvaggio
If 65 percent of people would torture someone to death on camera for a chance to “win” a game, then we are a race of closet sociopaths.
Columnists | Opinion |
Monday, March 22nd, 2010, 1:37 am
By Kaley Roberts
Peter Parker, Spider-Man’s alter ego, has superhuman strength and speed, but he’s still susceptible to job layoffs. Marvel Comics’ emphasis of this issue could have negative consequences on readers’ psyches.
Opinion |
Monday, March 22nd, 2010, 1:36 am
By Laila Sholtz-Ames
The problem is not that the United States can’t afford a health care reform bill, it’s that we can’t afford not to have a reform.
Opinion |
Monday, March 22nd, 2010, 1:36 am
By Virginia Sand
The casino proposal will give Mainers a chance to preserve the culture of the proud Native American people who call this place home.
Opinion |
Monday, March 22nd, 2010, 1:35 am
By The Maine Campus
The Issue: Health care reform in the United States.
What We Think: The disgraceful prolongation of the issue is indicative of a larger problem, which is the breakdown of the democratic process in Congress.
Editorials | Opinion |
Monday, March 22nd, 2010, 1:34 am
By The Maine Campus
Dear friends at The Maine Campus,
Thanks so much for the way you covered the house fire my friends and I went through on Feb. 12 (“Orono building gutted by fire,” William P. Davis). It was …
Opinion | Readers Speak |
Monday, March 22nd, 2010, 1:33 am
By Linette Mailhot
Comics | Opinion |
Monday, March 22nd, 2010, 1:25 am
By Adam Clark
Sophomore forward Gustav Nyquist was named one of 10 finalists for the Hobey Baker Award. The right winger from Malmo, Sweden, was the nation’s leading scorer this season and led the country in assists. A draft …
Sports |
Monday, March 22nd, 2010, 1:21 am
By Derek McKinley
Imperially speaking, it’s the perfect distance. One mile; 5,280 feet; 1,760 yards. The beauty of its symmetry makes it the standard by which all great distances in this country are measured.
In the world of American track …
Sports |
Monday, March 22nd, 2010, 1:19 am
By Michael Pare
After losing four Sweet 16 teams the first day of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, and another on the second, my bracket is almost officially busted. I still have all four Final Four teams and seven …
Sports |
Monday, March 22nd, 2010, 1:18 am
By Jesse Scardina
Put yourself in this position: You’ve committed your life to one activity. At this moment, you are the best the world has ever seen at this activity. Then one night you get into what seems to …
Sports |
This week (starting Monday, March 15, 2010)
Monday, March 22nd, 2010, 2:04 am
By Mario Moretto
Long before University of Maine President Robert Kennedy announced his approval of an initiative to make UMaine tobacco-free, members of the university community were asking questions about how the policy would be enforced.
The ban, which will …
News |
Monday, March 22nd, 2010, 2:03 am
By William P. Davis
Four people were arrested at Saturday night’s The Roots concert amid tight security.
Two University of Maine students were arrested. Colin Mcguire, 19, of Laconia, N.H., was arrested for criminal trespass and Stefan Wollmar, 20, of Old …
News |
Monday, March 22nd, 2010, 2:01 am
By William P. Davis
AUGUSTA — Student Sen. Ben Goodman of Kennebunk was unanimously recommended for appointment to the University of Maine System board of trustees in Augusta on Friday.
“I firmly believe, as I know all of you do, …
News |
Monday, March 22nd, 2010, 2:00 am
By Michael Shepherd
Samme Bailey, an independent candidate in the 2010 Maine gubernatorial election, was 15 years old when he was kicked out of his family’s Charles Town, W.Va., home.
He was homeless for the remainder of high …
Blaine House 2010 | News |
Monday, March 22nd, 2010, 1:59 am
By Jennifer Vincent
The University of Maine’s recently founded Odyssey of the Mind team has reached several milestones this semester, including final recognition by Student Government and their first state competition on Saturday in Sanford.
Odyssey of the Mind is …
News |
Monday, March 22nd, 2010, 1:58 am
By Tobias Hrynick
At the end of this year, professor Curvin Farnham will step down from his position as the University of Maine director of bands and from the conductor’s post with symphonic band, a position he has held …
News |
Monday, March 22nd, 2010, 1:57 am
By Jessie Darkis
Unlocked and looted
Police received a report of a burglary at 1:37 p.m. March 19. A TomTom GPS, valued at $200, and a resident parking permit were missing from an unlocked vehicle parked in the Hilltop parking …
News |
Monday, March 22nd, 2010, 1:48 am
By Jeremy Swist
While many University of Maine students were rocking out for Haiti or cheering on the Black Bears hockey team Friday night, Minsky Recital Hall was ringing with the sweet sounds of chamber music. Seeing “Curtis on …
Style & Culture |
Monday, March 22nd, 2010, 1:47 am
By Macey Hall
While men aren’t as notoriously shoe-obsessed as women, it doesn’t mean their footwear choices should be irrelevant. Men’s footwear offers plenty of choices and varieties, leaving zero room for excuses for wearing the same old gym …
Style & Culture |
Monday, March 22nd, 2010, 1:44 am
By Kegan Zema
It is not often that Nomar Garciaparra and James Schuyler are mentioned together. But those are just two of the topics poet Bill Corbett touched on at the New Writing Series in Soderberg Auditorium on Thursday.
Wearing …
Style & Culture |
Monday, March 22nd, 2010, 1:42 am
By John Shannon
“Repo Men” feels like a hodgepodge collection of scenes and ideas from other, better, films. However, the direction is sharp enough to engage the audience’s attention, and there are a handful of enjoyable moments sprinkled throughout. …
Film Reviews | Style & Culture |
Monday, March 22nd, 2010, 1:41 am
By Jay Grant
I once described Glen Rock, N.J., band Titus Andronicus — named for the conventionally deemed “lesser” play by William Shakespeare — as sounding like Bright Eyes’ Conor Oberst, but with more balls. It isn’t a terrible …
CD Reviews | Style & Culture |
Monday, March 22nd, 2010, 1:41 am
By Anya Rose
Dear Oronobodies,
Singlehood is a great time to observe human mating behavior from an anthropological perspective. You can watch human coupling culture with distance and objectivity, especially if it’s been a long time since you’ve been in …
Style & Culture |
Monday, March 22nd, 2010, 1:38 am
By Eryk Salvaggio
If 65 percent of people would torture someone to death on camera for a chance to “win” a game, then we are a race of closet sociopaths.
Columnists | Opinion |
Monday, March 22nd, 2010, 1:37 am
By Kaley Roberts
Peter Parker, Spider-Man’s alter ego, has superhuman strength and speed, but he’s still susceptible to job layoffs. Marvel Comics’ emphasis of this issue could have negative consequences on readers’ psyches.
Opinion |
Monday, March 22nd, 2010, 1:36 am
By Laila Sholtz-Ames
The problem is not that the United States can’t afford a health care reform bill, it’s that we can’t afford not to have a reform.
Opinion |
Monday, March 22nd, 2010, 1:36 am
By Virginia Sand
The casino proposal will give Mainers a chance to preserve the culture of the proud Native American people who call this place home.
Opinion |
Monday, March 22nd, 2010, 1:35 am
By The Maine Campus
The Issue: Health care reform in the United States.
What We Think: The disgraceful prolongation of the issue is indicative of a larger problem, which is the breakdown of the democratic process in Congress.
Editorials | Opinion |
Monday, March 22nd, 2010, 1:34 am
By The Maine Campus
Dear friends at The Maine Campus,
Thanks so much for the way you covered the house fire my friends and I went through on Feb. 12 (“Orono building gutted by fire,” William P. Davis). It was …
Opinion | Readers Speak |
Monday, March 22nd, 2010, 1:33 am
By Linette Mailhot
Comics | Opinion |
Monday, March 22nd, 2010, 1:25 am
By Adam Clark
Sophomore forward Gustav Nyquist was named one of 10 finalists for the Hobey Baker Award. The right winger from Malmo, Sweden, was the nation’s leading scorer this season and led the country in assists. A draft …
Sports |
Monday, March 22nd, 2010, 1:21 am
By Derek McKinley
Imperially speaking, it’s the perfect distance. One mile; 5,280 feet; 1,760 yards. The beauty of its symmetry makes it the standard by which all great distances in this country are measured.
In the world of American track …
Sports |
Monday, March 22nd, 2010, 1:19 am
By Michael Pare
After losing four Sweet 16 teams the first day of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, and another on the second, my bracket is almost officially busted. I still have all four Final Four teams and seven …
Sports |
Monday, March 22nd, 2010, 1:18 am
By Jesse Scardina
Put yourself in this position: You’ve committed your life to one activity. At this moment, you are the best the world has ever seen at this activity. Then one night you get into what seems to …
Sports |
Sunday, March 21st, 2010, 1:49 am
By Kegan Zema
The entire seven-piece band freezes on stage and the lights go dim. Lead Emcee Black Thought — wearing a UMaine hoodie — begins to move among the lifeless figures of his band mates, beckoning applause from …
Featured | Style & Culture |
Saturday, March 20th, 2010, 11:06 pm
By Steven McCarthy
BOSTON — Boston College senior right wing Matt Lombardi scored his hat-trick goal 5:26 into overtime to lift the Eagles to a 7-6 win in the Hockey East Championship Game Saturday night at the TD Garden …
2010 Hockey East Championships | Breaking News | Featured | Sports |
Saturday, March 20th, 2010, 4:35 pm
By Steven McCarthy
03:20 amThe game story is up here.
22:20 pm
GOAL B.C. Second effort converted at the left post by Matt Lombardi 5:25 into overtime. The puck squeezed between Wilson’s pads near the left post. Boston College has won …
2010 Hockey East Championships | Sports |
Saturday, March 20th, 2010, 12:51 am
By Steven McCarthy
BOSTON — The University of Maine men’s hockey team staved off a two-goal third-period comeback by the Boston University Terriers on Friday night and came away with a 5-2 win in the Hockey East Semifinals at …
2010 Hockey East Championships | Sports |
Friday, March 19th, 2010, 2:12 pm
By Steven McCarthy
02:08 amThe game story is now up here. Join us again tomorrow night for the Hockey East Championships.
23:20 pmUMaine wins 5-2 to advance to tomorrow night’s Hockey East Championship Game against Boston College at 7 p.m. …
2010 Hockey East Championships | Sports |
Thursday, March 18th, 2010, 3:38 am
By Mario Moretto
After a failed attempt to sell his business in February, Bear Brew Pub owner Matt Haskell has sold the Orono bar and restaurant.
Jim Bence, proprietor of Stillwater Brewing Company, bought the Bear Brew for an undisclosed …
News |
Thursday, March 18th, 2010, 3:38 am
By Michael Shepherd
To get on the ballot in September, Independent candidates in the 2010 gubernatorial election need to collect 4,000 verified signatures from registered Maine voters by May 25.
As of March 16, Kevin Scott had less than 1,500 …
News |
Thursday, March 18th, 2010, 3:36 am
By William P. Davis
PORTLAND — The University of Southern Maine may combine its eight colleges into five and save up to an estimated $1.38 million a year, pending the approval of a draft proposal released earlier this month.
The savings …
News |
Thursday, March 18th, 2010, 3:34 am
By Dylan Riley
Roughly $3 million will be restored to the University of Maine’s coffers if the Legislature approves Gov. John Baldacci’s proposal to restore nearly $125 million to the state budget.
Because of new state revenue projections, additional money …
News |
Thursday, March 18th, 2010, 3:34 am
By Lisa Haberzettl
Thirty-seven years after Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion, the University of Maine will be celebrating women’s history with events themed around “Reproductive Justice: The Struggle Isn’t Over.”
Women’s History Celebration 2010 is …
News |
Thursday, March 18th, 2010, 3:19 am
By Aislinn Sarnacki
Missing money
An unspecified amount of money was stolen from a moneybox in the Fogler Library Collaborative Media Lab within the last 30 days, as reported on March 15. The investigation is ongoing. There are no suspects …
News |
Thursday, March 18th, 2010, 3:15 am
By Kayla Riley
While the mall is now alive with spring fever, many students — mainly female — are flocking to tanning salons. Despite stacking evidence that tanning salons cause health problems as serious as skin cancer, tan is …
Style & Culture |
Thursday, March 18th, 2010, 3:14 am
By Kegan Zema
When disaster struck the island nation of Haiti, Resident Assistant Ross Gauvin knew he wanted to do something. This Friday, 15 musical acts will perform in the York Dining Commons at the Rock for Haiti event …
Style & Culture |
Thursday, March 18th, 2010, 3:13 am
By Kegan Zema
Boston-based hip-hop / jazz group Re-Up will be opening for The Roots on Saturday in the University of Maine Field House. According to Vice President of Student Entertainment Patrick Nabozny, the band has performed numerous times …
Style & Culture |
Thursday, March 18th, 2010, 3:13 am
By John Shannon
Paul Greengrass’ “Green Zone” tells the story of Jason Miller — played by Matt Damon — a key member of the invasion force in Iraq in 2003. Miller and his team are tasked with going into locations …
Film Reviews | Style & Culture |
Thursday, March 18th, 2010, 3:12 am
By Jeremy Swist
After being imprisoned for murdering Mayhem guitarist Euronymous, Varg “Count Grishnackh” Vikernes is now free to take his infamous musical legacy to magnificent new heights. With a back catalogue widely regarded as some of the best …
CD Reviews | Style & Culture |
Thursday, March 18th, 2010, 3:11 am
By Jessie Darkis
With Easter just a few weeks away, eggs, Peeps and chocolate bunnies are found lining nearly every store’s shelves. Many parents plan Easter egg hunts for their children, pack baskets full of goodies and sometimes even …
Style & Culture |
Thursday, March 18th, 2010, 3:09 am
By Madelyn Kearns
Changes proposed by the Texas Board of Education would make history whiter and more conservative for public school students across the United States.
Columnists | Opinion |
Thursday, March 18th, 2010, 3:08 am
By Tyler Francke
Tea party protesters have valid reasons to be concerned about the government’s direction. But if they really think their actions equate with the original Tea Party, they couldn’t be more wrong.
Opinion |
Thursday, March 18th, 2010, 3:07 am
By Jeremy Swist
The increase of gen eds, which devour students’ time and money, is an inverse function of the quality of American high school education.
Opinion |
Thursday, March 18th, 2010, 3:07 am
By Sasha Kauffman
UMaine’s desire to promote health is laudable, but there are easier and better ways to do this than banning tobacco outright.
Opinion |
Thursday, March 18th, 2010, 3:06 am
By The Maine Campus
The Issue: The 2010 United States Census, the forms of which began to be mailed out across the country on March 15.
What We Think: Though some find the census questions invasive, it has many benefits for students at UMaine.
Opinion | Readers Speak |
Thursday, March 18th, 2010, 3:04 am
By The Maine Campus
Food review leaves a bad taste in mouth
I wanted to comment on the article in The Maine Campus about L’Apéritif in Bangor (Feb. 22, 2010).
Recently, local stores have been suffering and shutting down left and right. …
Opinion | Readers Speak |
Thursday, March 18th, 2010, 3:04 am
By The Maine Campus
RE: “Beard Police — Facial hair protest causes angst”
I must admit “Beard Police” is getting old. It is one thing to talk about beards and have pride with your own, but it’s another to brag about …
Opinion | Readers Speak |
Thursday, March 18th, 2010, 3:03 am
By Billy Kramer
Comics | Opinion |
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010, 10:42 pm
By Steven McCarthy
Former University of Maine men’s hockey standouts Michel Leveille, Derek Damon and Keenan Hopson were forwards coach Tim Whitehead trusted to run the point of his team’s power play unit. Whitehead’s decision to try sophomore left …
2010 Hockey East Championships | Sports |
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010, 10:41 pm
By Steven McCarthy
Three years ago, when University of Maine sophomore left wing Theo Andersson, from Sweden, decided he wanted to play college hockey in the United States, he was unaware that eight years earlier, in 1999, Swedish-born Marcus …
2010 Hockey East Championships | Sports |
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010, 10:41 pm
By Michael Pare
By now Torii Hunter’s comments regarding the racial dynamics of Major League Baseball are yesterday’s news. Considering the central thrust of his admittedly tactless statements were never addressed in the popular media, perhaps they shouldn’t be.
While …
Sports |
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010, 10:40 pm
By Derek McKinley
The brightest and best track and field performers in the country converged on the Randal Tyson Track Center in Fayettville, Ark., last weekend for the NCAA National Championships in Track and Field. With visions of All-American …
Sports |
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010, 10:40 pm
By Mike Brusko
Anyone who sings “It’s the most wonderful time of the year” during the Christmas season must not be familiar with the NCAA Basketball Tournament that takes place anually in late March. It is undoubtedly the most …
Sports |
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010, 8:54 am
By Mario Moretto
University of Maine President Robert Kennedy announced Wednesday that he will resign June 1, 2011.
Kennedy’s resignation allows him to transition to a position where he will oversee special projects in statewide economic development and educational opportunity, …
News |
