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PublishedMay 2, 2018
Company donates $1 million toward construction of UMaine engineering center
The gift from Packaging Corporation of America, member of a pulp and paper foundation that encourages students to consider paper-related technical careers.
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PublishedApril 10, 2018
National Science Foundation executive named new president of UMaine
Joan Ferrini-Mundy, a national expert in science, technology and math education, succeeds Susan Hunter as leader of the flagship Orono campus, and UMaine Machias.
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PublishedApril 9, 2018
Leadership endowment fund to boost salary of new UMaine president
The system Tuesday will announce a new leader of the flagship Orono campus to replace outgoing Susan Hunter.
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2018
Teenager found dead in Orono died from intoxication, hypothermia
An autopsy shows that Alexie Adams had alcohol and cocaine in her system.
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PublishedFebruary 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.
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PublishedFebruary 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.
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PublishedFebruary 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.
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PublishedFebruary 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.
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PublishedFebruary 8, 2018
Greenlight Maine announces 13 semifinalists for $100,000 prize
The business competition show will pick its winner in June.
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PublishedFebruary 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.
