An armed USM student has barricaded himself inside the Sigma Nu fraternity house at 24…
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Former USM student body president arrested for arson
Former USM student body president, resident assistant and fraternity member TJ Williams was arrested…
Our Opinion: Maine’s extreme weather linked to climate change?
So let’s talk about the weather. We know, we know–not the most inspired conversation…
We’re back, and it’s not so bad
Winter break for college students is one of the best and worst times of…
Project takes root at USM
By: Tyler Kidder Here at USM we are always working to lighten our carbon…
Alumni artists return for campus exhibition
A new semester has begun and with it an opportunity to enjoy art from…
50 years in education
By: Robert McClure At 75, George Burk stands over six feet tall, a gentle…
Local Review: Farewell Drifters following played-out trend
Tomorrow Forever, set to be released next Tuesday, shows The Farewell Drifters in the…
Quick Hits
Men’s Hockey USM ties Skidmore late 2-2 The men’s hockey team came back after…
ARAMARK adds local flavor to Portland dining
Students who regularly find themselves having to grab a quick bite to eat in…
Bailey flood washed clean
USM’s libraries don’t normally close for long weekends, but over the Martin Luther King…
USM budget gap estimate widens
In the weeks between the initial presentation of USM’s budget on Nov. 15 and…
USM bids spring students welcome
To kick off the spring semester, several students donned bright blue and yellow scarves…
USM rings in the holiday season
The holiday season is exciting, with presents, food and drinks, winter break and a…
Student involvement rises despite falling funding
As student enrollment drops, students become more involved Participation in student groups and organizations…
The Free Press: Top 5 gifts for under $20
With the holidays fast approaching, it can be hard to figure out what to…
Looking ahead: Must-listen winter releases
1. Bruce Springsteen High Hopes Due out Jan. 14, High Hopes is a highly…
Portland catches a case of those winter brews
Although we haven’t seen any significant snowfall yet in Portland, we’ve definitely felt the…
Legislators urge students to speak up at USM EDTalks
While the future of education is a topic generating much debate at USM, getting…
USM’s 14th Annual Royal Majesty Drag Show And Competition Photos
Budget estimates demand reaction
In the face of a potential shortfall of $11.9 million for fiscal year 2015,…
Languages and classics disband and reorganize
All of the classes and the three majors associated with the Department of Modern…
University and faculty union near agreement
An agreement on faculty union contracts may be closer than it has been in…
Ban conflicts with Gorham lifestyle
Students are still taking issue with the implementation of USM’s tobacco ban in Gorham…