All five candidates criticized Maine’s business climate in a live televised debate two weeks away from the Nov. 2 election — but each suggested different ways of bringing businesses and jobs to the state.
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Panel discusses the future of public higher education
The panel was organized as part of the National Day of Action to Defend Education, a movement started last fall in California after tuition spikes and cuts in state funding prompted a day of protests and strikes on March 4 at universities and colleges across the country.
Luna explores cultural identity at USM
At Corthell Hall on Sept. 25, USM hosted visiting performance artist James Luna, who’s…
Faculty debate diversity mandate for core curriculum
The faculty senate debated the possibility of adding an international component to the core…
Town council to discuss future of Greek housing in Gorham
The Gorham Town Council will hold a public hearing Tuesday at 7 p.m. at…
Emergency campus repairs disrupt services
Emergency repairs to aging buildings and equipment as well as scheduled maintenance saw the…
Faculty senate looks at the future of laptops in the classroom
We’ve all seen both kinds. On one hand there is the student diligently focused…
USM students, Lady Gaga speak against ‘don’t ask’ policy at Portland rally
Student body president Ashley Willems-Phaneuf found herself in an unlikely position last Monday: opening…
A home away from home
After graduating high school, most people stick near home, or else choose a more…
Behind closed doors
A look inside the Student Conduct Committee: The community group with the power to dole out punishments — and grant pardons — to students accused of defying community standards.
Lady Gaga to speak at ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ rally in Deering Oaks Park
Pop artist Lady Gaga said Sunday she will be speaking at a rally for…
USM to change wording on fee increases
USM is planning to revise language in its tuition policy that states the school…
Daniel Webster takes down women’s volleyball 3-1
Sophomore middle blocker Chelsey Crawford (Westfield, Mass.) hit for a match-high 12 kills to…
Deans seek brevity in new college names
USM’s three new colleges will soon be dropping their long, cumbersome names for more concise ones that the administration say should clearly communicate the contents of the colleges.
Hot dog vendor sets up shop on Portland campus
Students looking for a quick meal between Portland classes now have an alternative to…
USM puts dent in backlog of deferred maintenance
Ever wonder why the second floor of Payson Smith Hall had lockers? So did…
Libertarians gauge support of starting campus group
Students that attended Husky Fest last Thursday might have noticed that Jeff Sickel, a…
UNE shuts out women’s soccer
The University of New England handed USM their third loss as they completed their second…
USM Professor lived the Oingo Boingo dream
For exactly 10 years, Professor Ed Collom, chair of USM’s Sociology department, lived in…
Contract spells out terms of Forhan’s resignation
The document sheds light on her compensation, details of her future at USM, and explains what she is allowed to say about the year she served as provost.
New deans take reign of colleges
The move is the latest step of the restructuring process that officials say will strengthen academics while saving money at the administrative level.
Volleyball drops season opener to St. Joe’s
The Huskies opened a best of five game set by winning 25-16 but were unable to carry any of their momentum, allowing St. Joe’s to prevail in the three following games.
USM Police Department changes name, still looking for new chief
More than four months after USM’s Chief of Police Lisa Beecher retired, the university…
USM women’s cross country lead through hard work, dedicated coaching philosophy
George Towle isn’t one to pick favorites. The idea of focusing on one or…