Castle Hill

UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Friday, April 19, a University of Maine graduate student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono. The student reports that they are at a local hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services, including the Orono Fire Department, University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, University of Maine Police Department, Orono Police Department and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

The university vehicle involved in the incident was a Chevrolet Express van. It was being operated by a university employee.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 and the Dean of Students Office can be reached at 207-581-1406.

The scene has been cleared and Long Road is now accessible. An investigation is being conducted by the University of Maine Police Department with assistance from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lt. Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

Welcome to Castle Hill!

Castle Hill was incorporated as a town in 1903, and drew many settlers at that time to work in the booming lumber industry and to farm in the area’s rich soil. The small town, and the hill that shares its name, were both named Castle Hill after early surveyors built a large lookout structure atop the hill, to watch for Canadian encroachment during the bloodless, so-called Aroostook War.

Activities

Aroostook River Snowmobile Club 360 Richardson Rd, Castle Hill, ME 04757
- This local snowmobile club maintains a network of trails connecting Castle Hill with the nearby towns of Ashland, Washburn, Presque Isle, Mapleton and Chapman!
Haystack Mountain Trail Haystack Rd, Castle Hill, ME 04757
- This popular, short-but-steep trail up Haystack Mountain offers summit views all the way to Mount Katahdin. Pack some water put on your hiking boots or snowshoes, and enjoy the walk!
Check out activities in nearby Ashland, Mapleton, Wade, and Washburn!

Dining

Great dining options are available in nearby Ashland, Mapleton, and Washburn!
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Lodging

J and R Cabin Castle Hill, ME 04757
- Lovely 4-season cabin located in Castle Hill available for rent on AirBnB. Great for hunting, fishing, and snowmobiling on nearby trails!
Additional lodging options are available in nearby Presque Isle and Washburn!

Shops & Services

Many shops and services can be found in nearby Ashland, Mapleton, Wade, and Washburn!

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