Penobscot float trip
Read transcript In the School of Earth and Climate Sciences’ Earth Systems class students participate in hands-on learning in the field and on the river.
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Media cover third annual Black Bear Marathon
WLBZ (Channel 2), WABI (Channel 5) and WVII (Channel 7) reported on the third annual Black Bear Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K, presented by the University of Maine Alumni Association. More than 600 runners participated in the Black Bear Race series event, WLBZ reported. “Racers have come from all over the country; we have some […]
Read moreTribute to WWII veterans included in WABI roundup of Memorial Day events
WABI (Channel 5) included the University of Maine’s 1940s theme tribute to World War II veterans in a roundup of Memorial Day events scheduled around the state. Members of the public are invited to attend a free potluck lunch and story-sharing event from noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 30 in the atrium of the […]
Read moreClean Sweep Sale to be held May 26–27 in Alfond Arena
The University of Maine will hold the annual Clean Sweep Sale 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Friday, May 26 and 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturday, May 27 in Alfond Arena. Furniture, rugs, electronics, appliances, housewares, books, bedding, shoes and clothing will be among the items for sale. Items were donated by the university or students who moved out […]
Read moreUMaine to host 1940s potluck lunch, tribute to WWII veterans
The University of Maine will host a 1940s theme tribute to World War II veterans on Tuesday, May 30. Members of the public are invited to attend a free potluck lunch and story-sharing event from noon to 3 p.m. in the atrium of the D.P. Corbett Business Building. Guests are asked to bring a dish, […]
Read moreBlack Bear Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K set June 4, registration open
The University of Maine Alumni Association will present the third annual Black Bear Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K on Sunday, June 4. Registration is open for all three races, which last year attracted about 600 runners from around the country, as well as Canada. The Black Bear Marathon was the only Maine race included in […]
Read moreUMaine Fishing Club helps stock Stillwater River with trout, BDN reports
The Bangor Daily News reported members of the University of Maine Fishing Club recently helped stock the Stillwater River with brook trout. “It’s awesome that [the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife] is willing to [stock fish] this close to campus,” said Chris Pullano, a club member who is a junior. A Maine game […]
Read moreUMaine sets meal-packing record
On Maine Day, members of the University of Maine community set a new meal-packing record. During The Hungry 100K: Maine Day Meal Pack-out held at the Memorial Gym on campus, UMaine surpassed Harvard University to set a record for the most meals packed by a U.S. university during one event. The event also placed UMaine […]
Read moreMedia cover Maine Day, record-breaking meal pack-out
WABI (Channel 5) and WLBZ (Channel 2) covered Maine Day, the University of Maine’s annual campuswide spring cleanup tradition. More than 70 volunteer projects, including raking, planting flowers, picking up litter and painting were conducted at various locations on and around campus. One of the projects, The Hungry 100K: Maine Day Meal Pack-out, set a […]
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UMaine expected to bring in another record-setting class this fall
Editor’s note: Story updated May 8. This fall, the University of Maine expects to welcome the largest incoming class in its history after the number of new students confirmed for admission by the May 1 deadline topped 2,500. As of May 1, 2,512 students paid their deposit fee to attend in the fall — up […]
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