Cary

UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Thursday, 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 Cary!

Cary, ME Cary Township is a tiny, six-mile by three-mile town between Hodgdon and Amity. Cary was named after a local lumberman, Shepard Cary, who was also a State Legislator and Congressman. Mr. Cary was born in Massachusetts and moved to Houlton with his family in 1822. He was very dedicated to his work in the lumber and agricultural industries.

Cary is known for its agriculture and forestry. Home to a large portion of the Lt. Gordon Manuel Wildlife Management Area, Cary is a great area for sportsmen, with numerous ATV trails connecting to other surrounding towns!

Activities

Cary’s Veterans War Memorial US-1, Cary, ME 04471
- This memorial is located near Cary Baptist Church!
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Dining

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Lodging

Sweetwater Inn Bed and Breakfast 779 Skedgell Rd, Houlton, ME 04771 | (207) 532-6840
- Most of the food is prepared fresh from the gardens and greenhouse!
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Shops & Services

Das Haus 1444 US-1, Cary, ME 04471 | (207) 694-1937
- Offering a variety of baked goods, crafts, fresh farm foods, and much more!
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