Orono listed among 30 safest college towns in America
Orono was again named one of the safest towns in the country by SafeWise, “the authority on home safety and security news.”
Coming in at 14 on the list of “30 Safest College Towns in America — 2016,” Orono was mentioned as offering “a little something for everyone.”
“From the quaint downtown business district to the 4,200-foot-long bog boardwalk, this friendly college city is full of small-town charm and extraordinary natural treasures,” the report states. “Orono also boasts the University of Maine, which has been fulfilling its mission of research, education, and service for the past 150 years.”
“That commitment to service is evident on the annual Welcome Weekend Day of Service. This year, more than 2,000 incoming students volunteered to help improve the Orono community during the university’s seventh annual event.”
Orono also was included in the organization’s list of “50 Safest College Towns in America” in 2015.
In compiling this year’s list, SafeWise security experts evaluated the most recent FBI crime statistics, and paired the data with their own research that focuses on safety-related programs and initiatives. The full report is online.
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