Archives: Announcements

Posted: April 20, 2021 - 3:57 PM

Afshin Zarechian, the 20-year-old Manchester, NH man sought in connection with a social media threat this past weekend, has been found safe in Western Maine. UMaine PD again thanks the university community for its cooperation throughout the investigation.

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Posted: April 19, 2021 - 10:53 AM

The UMaine Police Department, in cooperation with state and federal law enforcement agencies, has conducted a thorough investigation and after careful analysis has determined that there is no active threat to the university community. The investigation was launched after a social media post came to light Saturday evening. There continues to be no indication that […]

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Posted: April 18, 2021 - 6:49 PM

Local, state and federal law enforcement agencies continue to search for Afshin Zarechian, 20, in connection to a social media threat. There is no indication that he is in the local area. Out of an abundance of caution, extra police patrols are in the area and, as always, community members are reminded to remain vigilant […]

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Posted: April 18, 2021 - 1:59 PM

Local, state and federal law enforcement agencies are involved in attempting to locate Afshin Zarechian, 20, related to a social media threat. We have no indication that he is in the area, but are taking precautions in case he were to arrive anywhere in the vicinity. The University of Maine campus is not in lockdown. […]

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Posted: April 18, 2021 - 11:10 AM

Update: Investigation continues on social media threat involving Afshin Zarechian, 20, last seen driving an older model green BMW, NH plate RICCH. Zarechian, from Manchester, is 5’ 9”, 150 lbs., dark hair/eyes/complexion. UMPD advises community members to remain vigilant and aware of their surroundings. If seen, call 207-581-4040.

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Posted: April 18, 2021 - 8:41 AM

UMPD and other law enforcement agencies continue investigation of social media threat and the search for Afshin Zarechian, 20, male, of Manchester, NH, 5’ 9”, 150 lbs., dark hair/eyes/complexion, driving older model green BMW, NH plate RICCH. If seen, call 207-581-4040.

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Posted: April 17, 2021 - 10:51 PM

UMPD and other law enforcement agencies continue to investigate social media threat and ask public’s help in locating Afshin Zarechian, 20, male, of Manchester, NH, 5’9”, 150 lbs., brown hair/eyes, dark complexion, driving green BMW, NH plate RICCH. If seen, call 207-581-4040.

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Posted: April 17, 2021 - 8:41 PM

UMPD and other law enforcement agencies continue to investigate social media threat and ask public’s help in locating Afshin Zarechian, 20, male, of Manchester, NH, 5’9”, 150 lbs., brown hair/eyes, dark complexion, driving green BMW, NH plate RICCH. If seen, call 207-581-4040.

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Posted: February 01, 2021 - 9:22 PM

Due to inclement weather, all classes, both on campus and remote, are canceled Tuesday, Feb. 2. Only those employees designated in storm day staffing are expected to report to work on campus or remotely. Phase six asymptomatic COVID-19 testing on campus Tuesday also is canceled. Those scheduled for testing will report to their test appointments […]

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Posted: April 10, 2020 - 7:36 AM

With snow and widespread power outages, all UMaine classes are cancelled until 5 p.m. today. Only storm day staff expected to report.

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