Teenager found dead in Orono died from intoxication, hypothermia

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Published
February 27, 2018

Teenager found dead in Orono died from intoxication, hypothermia

An autopsy shows that Alexie Adams had alcohol and cocaine in her system.
Published
February 22, 2018

Company at heart of contentious UMaine power deal pulls out

With ConEdison Solutions' withdrawal, the opportunity to negotiate a contract for a lucrative project to power the Orono campus will go to runner-up Honeywell International, university officials say.
Published
February 18, 2018

University official improperly advised bidders on energy contract, entrepreneur says

The statement, combined with a new recording of stakeholder phone calls, raises further questions about the process used in awarding negotiating rights for a multimillion-dollar energy contract.
Published
February 16, 2018

University of Maine names four finalists for president

The candidates will each visit Maine beginning next week to meet with faculty and students.
Published
February 9, 2018

Head of UMaine System has financial stake in firm seeking multimillion-dollar contract for Orono campus

The system's audit committee recommends James Page recuse himself if company linked to James W. Sewall wins the contract to provide energy to UMaine.
Published
February 8, 2018

Greenlight Maine announces 13 semifinalists for $100,000 prize

The business competition show will pick its winner in June.
Published
February 5, 2018

Secret recordings prompt calls to investigate fairness of bidding for UMaine energy contract

The university system is likely to examine revelations in a Press Herald report that suggest a university official improperly influenced the competition for a deal potentially worth more than $100 million.
Published
February 4, 2018

Orono police ask public’s help in investigation of young woman’s death

The body of Alexie Adams, 19, of Orono was found in a snowbank by a passer-by Saturday morning.
Published
February 4, 2018

Secret recordings point to improper influence by top UMaine official in lucrative power contract

A university official was said to be coaching ConEdison, the winning bidder for a multimillion-dollar energy deal involving the Orono campus and an abandoned Old Town paper mill.
Published
February 3, 2018

Body of young woman found in Orono snowbank

Police say they do not suspect foul play in the death of the 19-year-old Alexie Adams.