LEWISTON — The University of Southern Maine (USM) and the University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) will hold an open house from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, at USM’s Lewiston-Auburn College (LAC), 51 Westminster St. This first-ever joint open house of the two universities will provide an opportunity for prospective students to meet […]
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L-A College dean Gibson wins award for courage
LEWISTON — The dean of the University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston-Auburn College has won a significant award from the University of Maine School of Law, the university announced Tuesday. Dean Joyce Gibson will receive the 2018 Courage is Contagious Award on Thursday night at USM’s Abromson Center in Portland. Gibson is the third recipient of […]
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Women's lacrosse: Eliasen, Vaillancourt go from rivals to teammates at USM
Morgan Eliasen, left, and Mariah Vaillancourt are freshmen on the University of Southern Maine women’s lacrosse team. (University of Southern Maine athletics) Neither Morgan Eliasen nor Mariah Vaillancourt entered the University of Southern Maine expecting to suit up for the school’s women’s lacrosse team. The spring sports season is here, though, and the freshmen and […]
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USM Huskies optimistic after .500 Florida trip
University of Southern Maine head baeball coach Ed Flaherty works on bunting during practice. (Derek Davis/Portland Press Herald) GORHAM — Ed Flaherty stood in the middle of a group of University of Southern Maine baseball players inside the USM Fieldhouse, and explained, in minute detail, how to execute a bunt. “Placement,” he emphasized, “is more […]
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French Sing-Along to celebrate Francophonie Month
LEWISTON — Community members are invited to join Les Troubadours for a French sing-along at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, at the University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston-Auburn College. This month’s sing-along will be part of a series of events celebrating Francophonie Month. The event is sponsored by the Franco-American Collection at USM-LAC. The song session […]
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USM's Del Gallo aiming for national wrestling title
University of Southern Maine sophomore Peter Del Gallo wrestles Bridgewater State’s Shawn Ferrell in a 125-pound match on in Gorham in Novebmer. Del Gallo pinned Ferrell in 48 seconds. Right from the start, Peter Del Gallo was in trouble. He was in the Division III Northeast regional final on Feb. 25 in Worcester, Massachusetts, and […]
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Women's basketball: Turner's Eells leading USM into postseason
University of Southern Maine sophomore Chantel Eells shoots over Bates College’s Nina Davenport in November. Eells, a Leavitt Area High School graduate, is a key player for the Huskies this year. (Jason Johns/USM Athletics) The way the season started was a dreadful continuation of the last year. The University of Southern Maine women’s basketball team […]
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Franco Collection hosting Les Troubadours for French Sing-Along
LEWISTON — Community members are invited to join Les Troubadours for a French sing-along at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, in Room 170 at the University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston-Auburn College, 51 Westminster St. Everyone is welcome to join in the event. Song books will be provided so that even people who are not familiar with […]
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L-A College to offer more degrees
Lewiston-Auburn College will offer expanded degree programs through a new partnership between the University of Southern Maine and the University of Maine at Augusta. UMA is enrolling students at the Lewiston campus in business administration and public administration degree programs. Registration has started for classes beginning on Jan. 22. In addition, UMA will offer baccalaureate […]
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Les Troubadours will lead French sing-along at USM LAC
LEWISTON — Community members are invited to join Les Troubadours for the kick-off of a new season of French sing-alongs at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, at the University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston-Auburn College, 51 Westminster St. Everyone is welcome to join in the event. Song books will be provided so that even people who […]