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.

Maine Bound Adventure Center

Equipment Rental Policies

Reservations

Customers must pay the full rental fee in advance to reserve equipment.
Equipment can be reserved in person or over the phone during open hours.
Reservations can be cancelled free of charge.
Refunds will not be issued for equipment not picked up.
Refunds will not be issued for equipment picked up, but not used.

Gear Pick Up

All rentals can be picked up at Maine Bound Adventure Center during normal open hours.

Gear Returns

All gear must be returned during normal open hours.
Tent rentals only: you will need to set the tent up for drying and inspection upon return.
Equipment returned late will be subject to base rate multiplied by number of days late.
Please return all gear items clean.
You are responsible for the full replacement cost of gear if it is lost or stolen. A damaged fee will be charged for items damaged beyond normal wear.

Please call 207.581.1794 for more information.