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Black Bear Exchange struggles with rising demand as food insecurity grows in Maine
Housing Goods Bank in Old Town, Maine, provides furniture, medical equipment and other household items to individuals, families and veterans who are in need. “We need more volunteers to help us organize our donations and manage our inventory,” said volunteer Aaron Gilbert. Photo by Emma Stuetz

Black Bear Exchange struggles with rising demand as food insecurity grows in Maine

By Abigail Beaucaire on September 14, 2026

As the cost of living continues to rise, Mainers find themselves struggling to afford basic necessities. This is especially true of college students, who already…

Maine Day Meal Packout event packs 80,000 meals, organizers and volunteers reflect on importance
Volunteer seals packages containing shelf stable food on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in the track and field house of the Memorial Gym Complex in Orono, Maine that will be shipped to food banks all across the state. Photo by Tyler Bridges

Maine Day Meal Packout event packs 80,000 meals, organizers and volunteers reflect on importance

By Arianna Perdomo on May 4, 2026

Since 1936, Maine Day has included a long-standing tradition of service across campus at the University of Maine. On April 29, the university celebrated its…

UMaine adjunct professor Andrea LaFlamme discusses campaign for U.S. Senate after Mills drops out
Write-in candidate for U.S. Senate Andrea LaFlamme visited the Maine Campus newsroom on Thursday, April 30 in Orono, Maine, to discuss the top priorities of her campaign. Photo by Elora Griswold

UMaine adjunct professor Andrea LaFlamme discusses campaign for U.S. Senate after Mills drops out

By Elora Griswold on May 4, 2026

Several hours after Gov. Janet Mills suspended her campaign for the U.S. Senate and dropped out of the race, University of Maine adjunct professor Andrea…