Student Life

Trip Leaders Needed for August Welcome Weekend Day of Service

More than 1,500 first-year UMaine students will volunteer at local community organizations Aug. 27, and organizers at the university’s Bodwell Center for Service and Volunteerism and First and Second Year Programs are appealing for faculty, staff and students to volunteer to help lead the projects.

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Bike Path Reconstruction Under Way June 20

As the University of Maine reconstructs the bike path from the campus to Old Town this summer, including phased temporary closures of path sections to accommodate the work, the closure of the first section of the bike path — from the campus to the Witter Farm Road — starts Monday, June 20 for approximately 5 […]

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James Madison eliminates Black Bears

James Madison University defeated the Maine Black Bears 5-2 on Sunday, eliminating Maine from the NCAA tournament and ending the Black Bears’ season.  The America East champion Black Bears, who defeated Florida International on Saturday, finish their season at 33-24.  Coach Steve Trimper’s team won 21 of its last 25 games and qualified for the […]

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Black Bear baseball team bound for North Carolina

The UMaine baseball team will play the University of North Carolina in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Friday at 1 p.m.  The Tar Heels (45-14) are the #3 overall seed in the tournament and they will host the four-team regional that also includes Florida International and James Madison.  The Black Bears (32-22) […]

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Abbott scheduled for Wednesday interview

UMaine athletic director Steve Abbott will appear on WVOM radio’s George Hale and Ric Tyler program just after 7:30 a.m. Wednesday May 25.  He will discuss the $5 million New Balance gift announced by UMaine on Tuesday.  WVOM is at 103.9 FM.

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Newspaper reports on $5 million New Balance gift

Tuesday’s Bangor Daily News included a front-page story about a $5 million gift from New Balance to the University of Maine.  The story, based on an interview with UMaine athletic director Steve Abbott, describes UMaine’s intended uses for the money, including the development of a challenge grant process to complete fundraising to renovate the 85-year-old […]

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UMaine announces $5 million New Balance gift

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDf39_YaDoY A $5 million gift from New Balance will help fund a series of UMaine programs and initiatives, all of which have a significant impact on the university’s service to its students and the greater community. The gift includes $2 million that will be used as a challenge grant to fund renovations to its field […]

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Home Budgeting Expert Offers Money-Saving Coupon Advice

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Consumers across the country are increasingly looking to blunt the effects of the slow economy recovery with retailer coupons. “Couponing,” as it’s known, is becoming a hugely popular and increasingly common strategy to cut costs.

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Cumulus News Reports on Campus ‘Clean Sweep’ Sale

Cumulus radio station I-95 (95.7 FM) aired a news report today about this year’s Clean Sweep sale of household appliances and other property left behind in residence halls by students earlier this month. The sale is Friday and Saturday at Stewart Commons. Contact: George Manlove, 581-3756

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Counihan comments in editorial

The Bangor Daily News published a Monday editorial based on an interview with Patty Counihan, director of UMaine’s Career Center. In the editorial, Counihan provided insights relative to the current job market for graduating seniors and the strategies that are most effective during challenging economic times.

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