The Boardwalk in the News

UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Friday, April 19, a University of Maine graduate student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono. The student reports that they are at a local hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services, including the Orono Fire Department, University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, University of Maine Police Department, Orono Police Department and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

The university vehicle involved in the incident was a Chevrolet Express van. It was being operated by a university employee.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 and the Dean of Students Office can be reached at 207-581-1406.

The scene has been cleared and Long Road is now accessible. An investigation is being conducted by the University of Maine Police Department with assistance from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lt. Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

August 28, 2014 News

The University of Maine Alumni Association recently profiled Steve Merriam (UMaine Class of ’94), Vice President of Engineering for Great Northern Docks and designer of our new and improved boardwalk sections. This is a great example of a partnership between the Boardwalk and a local small businesses to bring people closer to nature.

Also check out this segment by WABI TV 5 from our opening day ceremony, with interviews of Steve, his family, and members of the local community who came out to enjoy the Bog and the new and improved first phase of boardwalk reconstruction.