Cyr Plantation

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 Cyr Plantation!

According to the Cyr Plantation website, “Cyr Plantation is a small, peaceful community just 3 miles south of Van Buren, Maine which borders New Brunswick Canada.

It was organized as a Plantation on March 12^th, 1870 and named after the numerous Cyr’s who lived in the area, including Andre Cyr and his father Christopher who were the first Cyr’s in the Plantation.

Its population is approximately 84. Many of the established homesteads are still occupied by the original owners that dates back to the early 1950’s.

Potato Farming remains the predominate industry; other crops grown here include carrots, wheat, oats, beets and the famous blue potato owned by Lajoie Growers, a generational family owned company.”

Activities

Governor Brann Schoolhouse US-1, Cyr Plantation, Maine 04785
- This historic schoolhouse is on the National Register of Historic Places. Be sure to stop here on the way to the amazing Acadian Village in Van Buren!
Check out additional activities in nearby Van Buren!

Dining

Great dining options are available in nearby Van Buren!

Lodging

Cozy lodging options are available in nearby Van Buren!

Shops & Services

Great shops & services can be found in nearby Van Buren!

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