The Bangor Daily News interviewed recent UMaine civil engineering graduate Christi Holmes of Machias about her recent experiences as a through hiker on the Appalachian Trail, a 2,175-mile sojourn from March to August that she says helped reinforce her appreciation for life’s simpler things. Contact: George Manlove, (207) 581-3756 read more UMaine Grad Interviewed Following Appalachian Trail Hike