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Voting inaccuracies spurs revote for UMSG executive election

On Feb. 24, 2026, UMSG Senator Hazel Sparks gives her report stating she will be making Instagram posts on how to write and follow through on a resolution. File photo by Hailey Green

Voting inaccuracies spurs revote for UMSG executive election

The University of Maine Student Government (UMSG) released a statement relaying that the votes for the 2026 to 2027 Student Body President and Vice President…

Bangor City Councilor introduces ordinance to limit city employees’ ability to assist ICE

The front entrance to Bangor City hall on March 7, 2026. Photo by Noah Futris

Bangor City Councilor introduces ordinance to limit city employees’ ability to assist ICE

By Yoana Karageorgieva on March 9, 2026

Bangor city councilor Michael Beck is backing a new “Employee Authority in Immigration Matters” ordinance to be debated on the Bangor City Council floor this…

Blue Lights system will not be phased out, UMPD provides insight on pending renovations

Orono, Maine, Friday, May 6, 2026. Defunct blue light outside of Hitchner Hall. Photo by Hailey Green

Blue Lights system will not be phased out, UMPD provides insight on pending renovations

By Izzi Stubbs on March 9, 2026

On Sept. 30, the University of Maine Student Government (UMSG) announced a tentative idea to replace the Blue Light HELP Callboxes with the Black Bear…

Faculty and students discuss environmental and historical perspectives tied to the UMaine Energy Center project

The steam plant sits on the bank of the Penobscot River, providing heat for over 90 buildings on the UMaine campus. Currently the historic significance is being weighed against its environmental and economic value. Orono, Maine, Feb. 20, 2026. Photo by Tyler Bridges

Faculty and students discuss environmental and historical perspectives tied to the UMaine Energy Center project

By Arianna Perdomo on March 9, 2026

Ahead of a project authorization request expected at an upcoming University of Maine Board of Trustees (BoT) meeting in April, members of the campus community…

University of Maine theatre professor Amy Roeder runs for State Senate

Maine State Senate candidate and UMaine theatre professor Amy Roeder speaks at a November 2025 UMaine Graduate Workers Union event. Photo by Elora Griswold

University of Maine theatre professor Amy Roeder runs for State Senate

By Yoana Karageorgieva on March 9, 2026

For the past three years, Democrat Amy Roeder has represented Bangor’s 23 District in the Maine House of Representatives. Her term ends this year and…