ORONO — The Linda G. and Donald N. Zillman Art Museum at the University of Maine is scheduled to open five new galleries to the public on Saturday, Sept. 11. Located on the second floor of 40 Harlow St., the galleries increase the museum’s exhibition spaces by 42% and make possible the opening of nine […]
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Mobile app to explore area communities offers 3 story trails
Story Trails of Maine, a free mobile application featuring self-guided tours, adventures, and scavenger hunts across different Maine communities, has been developed by Farmington Underground. The app is intended to allow people to learn the stories of various communities, support local businesses, and explore the outdoors with friends and family. “We want to give people […]
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Convicted murderer dies in Maine prison
Harold Glidden, 74, was serving a 70-year sentence for killing a teenage hitchhiker.
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Old Town woman charged with manslaughter in death of 3-year-old daughter
Maine State Police say the Old Town girl died Sunday, two days after first responders took her to the hospital.
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Fire that damaged Fogler Library at UMaine was arson, officials say
University officials on Thursday announced a $2,500 reward for information leading to an arrest.
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UMaine System proposing 2.5% tuition increase for 2021-22
The tuition proposal, approved by the board of trustees’ finance committee Wednesday, will go to the full board May 24.
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UMaine System trustees to consider renaming C.C. Little Hall
A committee will consider naming the lecture hall for Beryl Warner Williams, who held two degrees from UMaine and was affiliated with the NAACP, the National Council of Negro Women and the American Red Cross.
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Search continues for man wanted in connection with threat to UMaine
Police are looking for a Manchester, N.H., resident who was identified as being a threat in a social media post, a university spokeswoman says.
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Virtual Maine Impact Week begins April 12
ORONO — Maine Impact Week, an annual showcase of the research, creativity and public service from the University of Maine community, returns with free virtual events throughout the week of April 12. The series of online programs — to be viewed daily from Monday through Friday, April 12-16, on the Maine Impact Week website umaine.edu/impactweek […]
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Results from COVID-related workshops to be shared
ORONO — Two Maine music therapists and a Maine-based theater producer and director will present the results of their pandemic-related workshops at 7 p.m. on April 16 and April 23 on Zoom. The presentations will be made as part of the Jack Pine Project, a community arts endeavor organized by the Maine Folklife Center, Maine […]