Archives: Announcements

Campus weather closure Jan. 10

Posted: January 09, 2024 - 3:15 PM

Due to expected impacts from a storm predicted to bring high winds, downed trees, and widespread power outages, classes will be cancelled tomorrow, Jan. 10. This includes online classes. UMaine will be in storm day operation as of 5 a.m. Jan. 10, as defined in the university’s inclement weather policy. Only employees designated essential by […]

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Severe weather alert

Posted: December 19, 2023 - 8:15 AM

Due to ongoing impacts of yesterday’s storm and to ensure continued safety, campus will be closed today, December 19. Only essential employees should report to work. Facilities Management & UMPD are currently assessing storm damage. Multiple incidents of trees & power lines down. Avoid campus if possible. Updates when available. Cutler Health is closed on […]

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Campus weather closure

Posted: December 18, 2023 - 8:15 PM

Due to ongoing impacts of today’s storm and to ensure continued safety, campus will be closed tomorrow, December 19. Only essential employees should report to work. Campus will resume normal operations at 5am on Wednesday, December 20.

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Campus weather closure

Posted: December 18, 2023 - 12:20 PM

In light of the inclement weather and our desire for everyone to travel home safely, we are closing campus today, Monday, December 18 at 1pm. Campus will reopen tomorrow at 5am. Only essential employees should remain on campus after 1pm.

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Posted: December 04, 2023 - 5:18 AM

UMaine online and in-person classes begin at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 4. Classes beginning prior to that time are cancelled. Only employees designated as essential in their department’s Storm Day Staffing Plan are expected to report to work before 11 a.m. today. New Balance Student Recreation Center is open, Fogler Library will open at 8 […]

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Classes Canceled: October 26

Posted: October 26, 2023 - 7:16 AM

Classes are canceled today in Orono and Machias as our community confronts the horrible suffering in Lewiston and beyond. We know that these events have shocked our community. We will use this time to support each other, connect with loved ones, and grieve for those whose lives were tragically lost in these senseless acts of […]

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UMaine Emegency Communications Test

Posted: October 19, 2023 - 11:01 AM

This is a test of the University of Maine emergency communications system. In the event of a critical incident in our university community (a situation that creates a significant risk of substantial or serious harm to safety or well being), you will receive an emergency notification and ongoing updates. Call 911 to report a critical […]

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Emergency Notification: Hurricane Lee

Posted: September 14, 2023 - 2:36 PM

A significant weather event is expected to impact areas of Maine this weekend including the Orono and Machias regions. Hurricane Lee is expected to create strong winds and damaging waves. Certain areas may experience severe flooding. People should take measures to ensure their safety in preparation for this event. As a reminder, please avoid any […]

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Alert: US Cellular Communications Issue

Posted: September 05, 2023 - 1:50 PM

US Cellular callers are not currently able to contact University of Maine phone extensions. Campus IT is aware of the issue and is working with US Cellular to correct it. In case of emergency, call 911. Non-emergency contacts may use email to contact UMPD at um.policedepartment@maine.edu and emergency call boxes on campus are available. More information will […]

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