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The law enforcement search for missing person Chance Lauer of Orono has been suspended for the evening. The search will resume at 8 a.m. tomorrow. As a result, some campus trails will be closed at that time. For more information, contact Orono Police at 207.866.4000
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The law enforcement search for missing person Chance Lauer of Orono has been suspended for the evening. The search will resume at 8 a.m. tomorrow. As a result, some campus
The law enforcement search for missing person Chance Lauer of Orono has been suspended for the evening. The search will resume at 8 a.m. tomorrow. As a result, some campus
An incorrect link was sent in our last message. Here is the correct link: https://umaine.edu/police/wp-content/uploads/sites/695/2026/01/01.24.26-Emergency-Notification.pdf
The University of Maine Police Department has issued an Emergency Notification in regards to the search for the missing person in Orono. For more information, follow this link: https://umaine.edu/police/wp-content/uploads/sites/695/2026/01/01.24.26-Emergency-Notification.pdf
RSU 34 received a threat this morning. All schools were placed in lockdown. As UMaine property borders one of the schools, we sent notifications for our campus as well. The
UMAINE Alert: An event is occurring on Stillwater Avenue in Old Town near the elementary school. Police are on scene. Avoid the area.
The University of Maine Police Department will be conducting Active Threat TRAINING today, Tuesday, Jan. 13, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Aroostook Hall. There will be a heavy
Power has been restored to campus
Power outage affecting the areas surrounding Sebago Rd/Portage Rd and Grove St ext
UMaine Orono Campus experiencing a power outage for the west side of campus.
