university of maine

Published
March 19, 2018

Trustees approve policy limiting political speech tied to Maine’s university system

It puts no restrictions on individual political activity done on a person's own time, but some students and faculty members still fear the policy will muzzle them.
Published
March 9, 2018

Tournament title rekindles memories of UMaine glory days

The Cross Insurance Center hosts its largest crowd for an America East title game since Cindy Blodgett, Jamie Cassidy and Amy Vachon led the UMaine women to the 1998 title.
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 19, 2018

Maine kelp, climate, ocean acidity projects get funding

The projects at the University of Maine and other institutions will receive a total of nearly $1 million.
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 13, 2018

Our View: Legislature should probe UMaine power contract

There are enough potential conflicts in this deal to warrant a transparent oversight process.
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 5, 2018

Our View: UMaine System gets local food onto more plates

Policymakers should examine how to replicate such successes elsewhere in Maine.
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.