The West Market Square Artisan Coffeehouse, located in downtown Bangor, is an ideal place for coffees, dates, and the occasional story slam. Mark your calendars for March 6, because West Market Square Artisan Coffeehouse in Bangor will be hosting one of their regular story slam events, occurring…
The Collins Center for the Arts filled with music and rhythm on Saturday, Feb. 15 as dancers from around the world performed in the International Dance Festival. Photo by Will Bickford
On Friday, Feb. 15, the Collins Center for the Arts (CCA) hosted the 16th annual International Dance Festival (IDF) The afternoon show began at 2…
Four-legged friends came to visit the university early on Tuesday, Feb. 11 as part of the week-long Winter Carnival celebration. Rudolph was going to attend, but had to cancel due to a runny nose. Photo by Antyna Gould During the week of Feb. 10-14, various University of Maine groups and organizations got together to hold the annual Winter Carnival. With ice sculptures, reindeer,…
Students and staff gather in the Memorial Union on Thursday, Feb. 13 to discuss the controversy surrounding the New Green Deal and Climate Change. Photo by Antyna Gould
Every Thursday at 12:30 p.m., the University of Maine’s Socialist and Marxist series meets in the Bangor Room of the Memorial Union with a presentation…
The award-winning Broadway show The Color Purple stopped at the University of Maine on Monday, Feb. 3. Photo by Will Bickford. On Monday, Feb. 3 the Collins Center for the Performing Arts hosted the revival of the original Broadway show “The Color Purple.” The musical won…
A plant-lover’s haven by the name Mainely Succulents officially opened in downtown Orono. Photo by Will Bickford.
Tucked between Pat’s Pizza and the Nest in downtown Orono is Mainely Succulents, a bohemian, family-friendly plant boutique. Open Fridays and Saturdays from noon to…
On Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019 Yamas Bar & Grill officially opened a second location in downtown Orono after severe fire damage to the original location in Old Town. Photo by Antyna Gould Yamas has officially relocated from Old Town to Mill Street in Orono, occupying the space that formerly housed The Roost. They officially opened their doors…
The University of Maine Student Government has many roles at the University, but they are best known for helping to establish and fund various clubs and organizations on campus. Photo by Antyna Gould.
The University of Maine has a diverse variety of clubs and organizations available to join on campus. With hundreds to choose from and something for…
Improv Insanity, an improv acting group at the University of Maine, is notorious for splitting sides due to their comical performances on and off campus. Photo by Will Bickford. The most exciting thing about improv comedy is that no one, not even the people performing, knows what’s going to happen next. Bits can be…
Author Lisa Robertson reads from her new novel, “The Baudelair Fractal '' on Thursday, Jan. 30 at the IMRC. Photo by Antyna Gould. On Jan. 29, Lisa Robertson, a Canadian poet, novelist and essayist returned to Orono after 17 years to present as a visiting poet for the…