Earlier this month, the University of Maine System announced that they will be rolling out a partnership with OpenAI on July 1. This article details specifics of the partnership, student concerns, and statements from university officials.
WESTBROOK — After years of delays, legal disputes, and growing community speculation, Vertical Harvest's massive hydroponic greenhouse is finally...
USM students Emma Graffam, Jared Lennon, and Abbie Kneeland won awards for their outstanding performance. Read about what made them think about pursuing the paths they did.
There are few sporting events that can transform an entire country quite like the FIFA World Cup. For three years and eleven months, most...
Higher education is increasingly prioritizing automated assessments and efficiency over deep thinking, creativity, and meaningful engagement, leaving students trained to pass quizzes rather than truly learn.
As Graham Platner again finds himself in hot water for using the r-slur in an April 2026 interview, voters are left to reflect on his numerous past controversies and apologies.
Traveling through Europe as a visually impaired cane user challenged my fears about mobility, but I found accessibility, independence, and support in places like Paris, Madrid, and Valencia. The experience transformed my confidence, showing me that true accessibility is as much about people and culture as it is about infrastructure.
Up-coming Co-Editor-in-Chief, Olivia Fanjoy, shares a letter announcing her position, a little bit about her, and what's to come!
Makayla Morello, Editor-in-Chief for the 2026-2027 academic year, shares a bit about herself, her vision for The Free Press, and more.
Welcome the paper's new Arts and Culture Editor!
Welcome the paper's new Advertising Manager
Welcome the Director of Photography