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Historic Fort Gorges’ uncertain future
By: Abby Nelson, Staff Writer Historic Fort Gorges, located at the entrance of Casco Bay on Hog Island Edge, is in need of restoration. Greater…
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Letter From the Editor: No more feminine foes
By: Alyson Peabody, Editor-in-Chief Stop keeping up with the Kardashians. Nothing makes my blood boil more than the sexist notion of pitting women against each…
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New parking policies on campus
By: Gus Pignatello, Staff Writer USM has implemented two new parking policies. A new ticketing system requires Portland citizens to pay two dollars an hour…
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New distracted driving law in Maine
Jenasa Staples, Staff Writer A new distracted driving law is going into effect Sept. 19 with the hope to protect Maine drivers. The new law…
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Residential Life changes occupancy priorities
By: Kate Rogers, News Editor Due to an increased focus on Living Learning Communities (LLC) over occupancy, several spaces in Anderson Hall were left open…
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Letter from the Editor: We all have a Pennywise
By: Alyson Peabody, Editor-in-Chief Last weekend I went to the Saco Drive-In theater to watch a double feature of It by Stephen King. The movie…
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USM Libraries join The Open Textbook Network
By: USM Library Staff The University of Southern Maine Libraries have joined The Open Textbook Network (OTN), a national consortium of colleges and universities working…
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Intercultural Diversity Advisory Council (IDAC) seeking self-nominations for Student Fellows
By: Alyson Peabody, Editor-in-Chief The Intercultural Diversity Advisory Council (IDAC) is seeking self-nominations for IDAC Student Fellows to serve in this 2019-2020 academic year. IDAC…
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President Cummings announces $1 million gift for scholarships at Fall 2019 opening breakfast
By: Alyson Peabody, Editor-In-Chief The University of Southern Maine’s Fall 2019 Opening Breakfast took place Thursday, Aug. 29 at Costello Sports Complex on the Gorham campus. …
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The Learning Commons: “Are my academic habits working for me?”
The start of the semester provides all USM students, new and returning, an opportunity to ask an important question: “Are my academic habits working for…
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Supportive recovery community on campus
Recovery at USM Collegiate Recovery Program Coordinator/ Clinical Counselor September is National Recovery Month, and here at the University of Southern Maine, recovery is celebrated,…
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Letter from health and counseling
Welcome new and returning USM students, staff and faculty! We hope you had a restful and rejuvenating summer and are ready to launch into another…
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New student parking permits
By: Kate Rogers, News Editor A new school year means that it is time to register for a new parking permit. For the 2019-2020 school…
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Useful resources for new and returning students
By: Lydia Libby, Web Editor Want to make the most out of your school year? Whether you’re a new or returning student, this guide to…
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Letter from the Student Body President
By: Averi Varney, Student Body President Hi all, First off, welcome back! I hope everyone had a great summer and is looking forward to starting…
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Welcome from Dean of Students
Dear Huskies, Welcome to the University of Southern Maine! Whether you are a new or continuing student you are an important part of our campus…
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Welcome from President Cummings
By: Glenn Cummings, USM President To our new and returning students, welcome to the fastest growing, most exciting university in Maine. Those of you who…
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Letter from the Editor: My journey to the Free Press
By: Alyson Peabody, Editor-In-Chief As much as I love the summer sun, I am happy to be returning to the classroom for my final year…
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Portland Expo reports that volunteers and staff may be exposed to chickenpox
By Lydia Libby, Web Editor The Maine Center for Disease Control (CDC) sent a letter on August 2 to Portland Expo volunteers and staff reporting…
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Brunswick rocket company founded by USM alumnus awarded NASA grant
By Lydia Libby, Web Editor Brunswick company, bluShift Aerospace was recently awarded a Small Business Innovation Research grant from NASA. The company was founded by…
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City of Portland decides to forgo USM’s offer to house asylum seekers
By Lydia Libby, Web Editor In a release Wednesday, President Cummings notified the USM community that the City of Portland has declined the university’s offer…
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List of 2019 Eligible Commencement Applicants
List of 2019 Eligible Commencement Applicants This list excludes students with FERPA restrictions. Sulekha Abdulle UGRD SBS-BA Evangeline Abraham GRAD OTH-MOT David Adams UGRD LIB-BA…
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10 things to do at USM before you graduate
By Asha Tompkins, Arts and Culture Editor Ever since you were little, you probably thought of college as a haven of ethereal scholars. You’d live,…
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Money management tips for recent graduates
By Hailey Wood, Staff Writer For those newly entering the workforce, budgeting, paying bills on time and having a savings plan are important things to…
