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Empowering young writers all across Maine
By Dan Kilgallon, Contributor The Telling Room is a non-profit organization located in Portland, Maine, that puts together learning programs for young writers ages 6-18.…
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Does the “Florida Man” trend have anything to do with mental health?
BY UNF SPINNAKER There seems to be a new challenge circulating throughout social media every week. The most recent twitter craze is the Florida Man…
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People of USM Karen Wilson
By Kate Rogers, Community Editor Karen Wilson, with a Ph.D in limnology, gets to study freshwater areas like lakes and rivers, and her research has…
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Irish Heritage Center helps immigrants
By Max Lorber, Staff Writer 18th century Irish immigrants in Portland reached out to fellow community members for help to fund the construction of a…
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People of USM: Damir Porobic
Master printer and artist, Damir Porobic, is in his eighth year teaching Printmaking, Photo and Digital Art and Design here at USM. He brings a…
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Secret Portland: A Masonic Temple with a Civil War Library
By Max Lorber, Staff Writer Tucked away on the corner of Chestnut and Congress Street is an unassuming set of glass doors, with a small…
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Weekend Adventures: What are USM students doing in their free time?
By: Hailey Wood and Max Lorber, Staff Writers Between Gorham and Portland there are many locations for college students to explore in their free time. From…
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What makes USM students love learning?
By: Kate Rogers, Community Editor Between on-campus and online classes, fall, spring, summer and winter sessions, USM offers roughly fifty undergraduate programs and twenty graduate programs,…
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People of USM: Margo Luken
By: Kate Rogers, Community Editor If you have ever visited the disability services center (DSC) on USM’s Portland campus, there is a good chance that…
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Step into 160 years of history at Mechanic’s Hall
By Max Lorber, Staff Writer Imagine that you are walking across a hardwood floor, a creaking sound underneath your feet. To the right are books,…
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Warm drinks and warm hearts in Westbrook
By Kate Rogers, Community Editor Looking for great food, great coffee and a warm, welcoming study spot? Quill Books and Beverages in Westbrook offers all…
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USM weekly events highlights: February 21-28
By: Maureen Puia, PR/Events Promotion Associate February 21 Thursday evening, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., don’t miss the opening reception for local photographer Smith Galtney and…
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People of USM: Maryann Russell
By Ryan Farrell, Staff Writer Mental health has become a reoccuring conversation piece over the past couple of years. Since many students deal with stress…
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What’s my major? Social work and nursing
By Jessica Pike, Staff Writer If you’re not sure what major to choose, or you’ve joined a major that sounds good but you can’t choose a…
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After graduation plans: Are you staying in Maine?
By Zoe Bernardi, Staff Writer One of the many questions that comes with graduating college is: Where are you going to go? This week, the Free…
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“What’s my major?”
By: Kate Rogers, Staff Writer If you’re not sure what major to choose, or you’ve joined a major that sounds good but you can’t choose a…
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“What’s my major?”
By Jessica Pike, Staff Writer If you’re not sure what major to choose, or you’ve joined a major that sounds good but you can’t choose…
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USM offers help to community during shutdown
By Zoe Bernardi, Staff Writer The effects of the 34 day long government shutdown, which is currently in a three week break, can be seen throughout…
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USM Events 12/13-12/20
From Maureen Puia, PR/Events Promotion Associate December 13 Thursday and Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., students, staff, and faculty are invited to donate unused items…
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Meme account based on USM gains popularity
By: Asha Tompkins, Community Editor While scrolling through social media, it’s possible one might stumble across a rather relatable meme account about missing the bus, or…
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10 things to do over winter break
By: Asha Tompkins, Community Editor The season of finals means it’s also the beginning of a long, education-free break. In the case that you’re staying in…
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What’s my major?
By: Asha Tompkins, Community Editor What’s My Major? If you’re not sure what major to choose, or you’ve joined a major that sounds good but…
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Thanksgiving traditions on turkey thursday
By: Asha Tompkins, Community Editor Everyone has a tradition. Perhaps it’s smearing cake on someone’s face for their birthday, or hosting a cookout on memorial day,…
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Community events
Community Events: Saturday, Nov 24 A Story with Santa Maine Historical Society 489 Congress St, Portland Start: 10 a.m. End: 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov…
