This year’s University of Maine Miracle Network Dance Marathon raised $75,235.55 to help a Bangor hospital support local children. The event, which in 2015 became the largest community fundraiser on campus, surpassed last year’s total of $70,599.99. More than 300 students took part in the 12-hour event at the New Balance Student Recreation Center. Participants […]
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Over the past couple of weeks, several University of Maine centers and programs have upgraded to the university’s new website template. Newly launched websites include: Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies Levesque Lab Howell Biointerface and Biomimetics Lab Aroostook Farm Blueberry Hill Farm Roger Clapp Greenhouses & Littlefield Garden Highmoor Farm Rogers Farm J. […]
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WABI (Channel 5) reported live from the University of Maine Beta Theta Pi fraternity’s 23rd annual Sleep Out that was held as a fundraiser for Rape Response Services of Bangor. Members of the fraternity stayed outside overnight to raise awareness and funds for sexual assault services. Over the last four years, the Beta brothers have […]
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The annual spring tour of the 66-member University Singers from the University of Maine will include performances at high schools, churches and a community college in four states, March 7–12. Free public concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. at the following locations: March 7, Winnisquam Regional High School, Tilton, New Hampshire; March 8, James and Betty […]
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WABI (Channel 5) and the Associated Press advanced the 12-hour University of Maine Miracle Network Dance Marathon that will be held from 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27 to 5 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 28 at the New Balance Student Recreation Center on campus. Since 2012, the annual event previously known as Bearfest has raised more than […]
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WABI (Channel 5) spoke with University of Maine students and Robert Dana, UMaine’s vice president for student life and dean of students, following a power outage on campus that was caused by a lightning strike. Half of the campus lost power, which led to classes being canceled for much of the day. Power was restored […]
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The Maine Edge published a University of Maine news release about the inaugural Black Bear Leadership Summit to be held Friday, Feb. 26 at the Wells Conference Center. Two UMaine student organizations have partnered to organize the event, which is designed to help students develop the skills and perspectives needed to be successful leaders on […]
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The University of Maine’s Black Bear Marathon was included in Holiday Lettings from TripAdvisor’s “50 U.S. road races to attempt in your lifetime.” The second annual Black Bear Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K, which will take place June 5, 2016 on and around the UMaine campus, was the only race listed for Maine. The blog […]
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The 12-hour University of Maine Miracle Network Dance Marathon will be held from 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27 to 5 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 28 at the New Balance Student Recreation Center on campus. Since 2012, the annual event previously known as Bearfest has raised more than $200,000 to help area hospitals support local children. Last […]
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WLBZ (Channel 2) and the Maine Public Broadcasting Network reported on the annual home meet of the University of Maine Woodsmen’s Team. The 30-member team competed against groups from Paul Smith’s College, Unity College, University of New Hampshire, Colby College and University of Vermont. The event featured several classic Maine logging games, including singles activities, […]
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