Tiny ocean plankton holds clues to the future of Maine lobster
The future of Maine’s lobster industry may depend on a creature the size of a sesame seed. Researchers at the University of Maine have discovered that planktonic baby lobsters, or […]
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From the NFL to philosophy: Mike DeVito tackles life’s toughest questions at UMaine
A nine-year playing career, two concussions and a decade of graduate study shaped a second act centered on teaching, mentorship and meaning By David Nordman Mike DeVito waited until the […]
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They came for college. They became Mainers.
Ten years after Flagship Match began, its impact can be seen in the graduates who chose to stay, work and build their lives in Maine. This story was published in […]
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UMaine Ph.D. student brings rural Maine special education perspective to national summit
Ten years into teaching general elementary education in his native Washington County, Sean Cavanaugh decided to try something new: special education. Cavanaugh, a 2013 graduate of the University of Maine, […]
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Six UMaine alumni recognized through 2026 Maine Center Awards
Six University of Maine alumni and community leaders are among the 2026 Maine Center Award recipients, which honor distinguished alumni, emerging leaders and innovators connected to the Maine Center’s academic […]
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From soccer walk-on to entrepreneur: How UMaine shaped Sweet Addison’s founder Addison LaBonte
The first time University of Maine women’s soccer coach Scott Atherley watched Addison LaBonte compete, she wasn’t playing soccer. She was diving across a basketball court. Atherley had traveled to […]
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UMaine honors donors at the 2026 Stillwater Society dinner and awards event
The University of Maine and the University of Maine Foundation hosted the Stillwater Society dinner and awards event on Friday night. The event celebrates members of the Stillwater Society, a […]
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Three UMaine alums among 2026 Maine County Teachers of the Year
Three University of Maine graduates are among the 16 educators who were named 2026 Maine County Teachers of the Year. Michael Brzezowski, a technology teacher and integrator at Pemetic Elementary […]
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‘The Maine Question’ asks how to go from rural Maine to Hollywood with Tim Simons
Tim Simons, who graduated from the University of Maine in 2001, is living a dream that first took root in Orono through college theater. That spark has led to an […]
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Maine media highlight estate gift from Morse to UMaine Athletics
The Bangor Daily News and The Ellsworth American reported on a $10 million estate gift from Phillip Morse (’64) to University of Maine Athletics. The transformative commitment will support current […]
