Language and Literacy Play Partners

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.

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Spring 2020

Promote language development in your child
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Programs meet weekdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Shibles Hall, Room 206

Participation fee: FREE!

Mondays: 12-24 months + a few months older
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(THE FRIDAY GROUP IS FULL, AND APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED FOR THIS GROUP)

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If you have a conflict on a specific day, please contact Sayoko or Susan directly.

For more information:
Susan Bennett-Armistead, Ph.D.
Supervisor
207.581.2418
susan.bennett-armistead@maine.edu

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