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Posts published in February 2026

Deferred maintenance costs driving proposed renovation of Central Steam Plant
The steam plant sits on the bank of the Penobscot River, providing heat for over 90 buildings on the UMaine campus. The plant could be scheduled for renovation as early as April 2026, pending UMS board approval. Orono, Maine, Feb. 20, 2026. Photo by Tyler Bridges

Deferred maintenance costs driving proposed renovation of Central Steam Plant

By Arianna Perdomo on February 23, 2026

Correction: This article references potential demolition of the Central Steam Plant as part of the UMEC project. The term “demolition” has not been explicitly used…

Graham Platner speaks about ‘New Deal’ plan at ‘Campus Convos’ event
2026 Democratic Senate candidate for Maine, Graham Platner, held a discussion at Terrell House in Orono, Maine. Platner spoke about issues of immigration, wealth disparity and failing systems on Feb. 21, 2026. Photo by Phoebe Kuebler

Graham Platner speaks about ‘New Deal’ plan at ‘Campus Convos’ event

By Phoebe Kuebler on February 23, 2026

Students and community members gathered at the Terrell Permaculture House on Feb. 21 for a ‘Campus Convos’ event with U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner. The…