Distinguished Maine Policy Fellow Rep. Kenneth Fredette to visit UMaine

UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Friday, April 19, a student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono.

Emergency services responded promptly to the scene and the student has been transported to a local hospital. The student’s family has been informed.

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 or you may call the Dean of Students Office at 207-581-1406.

An investigation is underway and more details will be released when they become available. Our thoughts are with the student and their family.

Long Road has been cleared and is now accessible. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lieutenant Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

November 14, 2017 News

Margaret Chase Smith Distinguished Maine Policy Fellow Rep. Kenneth Fredette will visit the University of Maine on Nov. 16.

Fredette will be honored with a reception from 4–5:30 p.m. at the University Club in Fogler Library. All are welcome to attend the event, no RSVP is required.

Fredette is serving his third term as the House Republican Leader. He represents House District 100, which includes Newport, Corinna, Plymouth, Etna and Dixmont.

Margaret Chase Smith Distinguished Maine Policy Fellows are prominent individuals with a past or current career as a policymaker in the state. The Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center brings its fellows to campus for a day to teach an undergraduate class, engage faculty about research and public policy, and meet with UMaine administration and graduate students.

Fredette’s visit is co-sponsored by the Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center and the Office of Innovation and Economic Development.