Student Life

UMaine Mascot Noted in Report

A Portland Press Herald report about Maine Day at Fenway Park noted the appearance of UMaine mascot Bananas the Bear. Maine Day was held Sunday during a Red Sox game at the stadium. Contact: Jessica Bloch, 207-581-3777

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Media Coverage of Hit-and-Run Trial

As the trial of a man charged in the 2010 hit-and-run death of UMaine student Jordyn Bakley continued Wednesday, there were several reports in local and statewide media. Bangor television stations, including Channel 2 (WLBZ) aired a story. The Bangor Daily News has been covering the trial daily, and the weekly Village Soup also ran […]

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UMaine Student Recognized for Alzheimer’s Work

Kaitlin Smith, a 21-year-old UMaine student, has been named the honorary chair of the Bangor Walk to End Alzheimer’s, according to a story in the Bangor Daily News. Smith, whose father has the disease, is an Alzheimer’s fundraiser and advocate. Contact: Jessica Bloch, 207-581-3777

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News on Hit-and-Run Trial

Media outlets, including the Bangor Daily News, reported Monday on the jury selection in the trial of a York County man accused in the hit-and-run death of UMaine student Jordyn Bakley, who was killed 18 months ago. Garrett Cheney, who is facing manslaughter and other charges, will be on trial starting Tuesday. WABI also reported […]

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Student-athlete Kyeremeh killed in accident

Charles Kyeremeh, a 20-year-old University of Maine sophomore and member of the Black Bear football team, was killed Sunday afternoon in a motorcycle accident near Donaldson, Penn. “Charles was an outstanding young man who had a bright future, both on and off the football field,” says Coach Jack Cosgrove. “He was an important part of […]

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First-Year Soccer Player Featured in Newspaper

The Lewiston Sun Journal featured incoming UMaine first-year student-athlete Bri Hammond, who arrived on campus earlier this week to take summer classes and begin workouts with the UMaine women’s soccer team. Hammond, who attended Leavitt High School, said her dream had been to play college soccer, particularly at the Division I level. Contact: Jessica Bloch, […]

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UMaine Mentioned In Press Herald Column

A Maine Observer column in the Portland Press Herald included a reference to UMaine. The author, Ann Dow of West Deptford, N.J., wrote the column about why her family loves to visit the State of Maine, and mentioned that two of her sons elected to attend UMaine. Contact: Jessica Bloch, 207-581-3777

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President’s first day news coverage

The Bangor Daily News, WABI and WVII all provided coverage of  Paul Ferguson’s first day as UMaine’s 19th president.  President Ferguson visited Memorial Union and stopped by the Career Center and Dean of Students’ office to greet office personnel.  More information about President Ferguson is available on the UMaine Web site.

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Alumnus to New Appear on Reality Series

Kash Kiefer, a former UMaine football player and cheerleader, has been cast on a new reality series, “Sweet Home Alabama,” according to The State Journal of Charleston, W. Va. The series, which is set to air at 9 p.m. starting on Thursday, July 14, on the CMT channel, is one of a group of bachelors […]

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