Aurora-Amherst

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 Aurora-Amherst!

Aurora, a small town in Hancock country, was named after the Greek goddess of dawn. Aurora and its neighbor to the West, Amherst, are both small towns, but there’s still plenty to do! Settled in 1805 and incorporated in 1831.

Nature View of Aurora Maine

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Activities

Airline Brewing Co 22 Mill Ln, Amherst, ME 04428 | (207) 584-2337
- Enjoy a beer tasting while also getting to experience viewing artifacts of woodworking machines from the 1800s and 1900s! (They also have their own pub, located 30 minutes away on the coast in Ellsworth)
Amherst Mountains Community Forest Rte 9, Amherst, ME 04605 | (207) 941-4412
- If you’re looking for an outdoor adventure, look no further! You can find recreation trails, wildlife, remote camping, and more!
Brick School House Maine State Rte 179, Aurora, ME 04408
- Built in 1827 and made of brick, this is the oldest public brick building in Hancock county. It was put on the national register of historic places in 1980!
Chick Hill and Little Chick Fire Rd 32, Clifton, ME 04428
- This hike is just outside of Amherst, where there’s more than one trail to hike! There’s the access trail that can bring you to chick hill, or if you’re feeling more adventurous, there’s a smaller wooded trail that brings you up, little chick!
Downeast Hunts Beech Ridge Rd Beddington, ME 04622 | (207) 604-4734
- Specializing in black bear hunts.
The Silsby Plain and the Whale’s Back Aurora, ME 04408
- These two places are geological features that were created by ancient glaciers. Check them out to see the home’s old history!

Dining

Airline Brewing Co 22 Mill Ln, Amherst, ME 04428 | (207) 584-2337
- Here, you can find some yummy pub food like pickle fries or mac and cheese!

Lodging

Airline Snackbar & Lodge 3752 Airline Rd, Beddington, ME 04622 | (207) 638-2301
- This place has a bit of everything! There are camping sites, hotel rooms, a diner, and RV trails going all the way to Canada! Whatever you need, you can find it here!
For other lodging alternatives, check out Ellsworth and Gouldsboro!

Shops and Services

Amherst General Store 561 Airline Rd, Amherst, ME 04605 | (207) 584-5805
- This store has a little bit of everything. You can find food, clothes, gas, and whatever you need here! (There is also a restaurant and a gas station adjoining it.)
Christmas Tree Ranch Rte 181, Amherst, ME 04605 | 207-584-5235
- This is a great place to find Christmas trees- even up to 15 feet! Plus, get yourself a wreath!
For more shops & services, visit Cherryfield, Ellsworth, and Gouldsboro!

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