Media features UMaine Extension resources and recipes about strawberries, peas, leafy greens

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.

June 6, 2022 Cooperative Extension, Outreach, UMaine in the News

The Bangor Daily News, CentralMaine.com, the Sun Journal, Morning Ag Clips and the Piscataquis Observer shared University of Maine Cooperative Extension resources about freezing berries in season and making low-sugar homemade jams and jellies to increase access to a year-round supply of local foods, cut back on sugar and reduce grocery bills. More information about these resources can be found on the University of Maine website.