Seniors Jon Fulford (Kennebunk) and Corey Gobbi (Haverhill, Mass.) and juniors Tim Even (Stoneham)…
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Laniewski Leads Husson Past USM 4-0
Husson junior forward Alexandra Laniewski (Scarborough) scored two first half goals to lead the…
Gorham proposal puts Greeks on shaky ground
An off-campus fraternity house in Gorham was seized over the summer for failing to…
Enrollment down, but retention above university target
Although enrollment continues to fall for the sixth consecutive year, retention rates are higher than the university had expected.
USM bookstore to offer rental program in spring
More college bookstores are offering textbook rental programs. But USM — for the time being, at least — is holding off on the service.
Stepfather of student collapses on Move In Day, later dies
Michael J. Morrow, 49, collapsed while helping his stepdaughter move into Robie Andrews Hall a little before noon on Move In Day last Saturday. He died at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
Health and Counseling Services makes changes after closing Portland location
University Health and Counseling Services made a few changes this summer.
Free Press launches new blog
To be more transparent with our readers, we have set up a blog to promote an active dialogue about our coverage.
Democratic gubernatorial candidates debate at USM
With many voters still undecided on their choice for governor one week from the primary elections, Maine’s four Democratic gubernatorial candidates on Wednesday went head to head in a debate televised live from the Hannaford Lecture Hall.
Live coverage of the Democratic gubernatorial debate
Maine’s four Democratic candidates for governor are debating at USM’s Hannaford Lecture Hall
Republican gubernatorial hopefuls debate at USM
With the June 8 primaries one week away, the debate was seen by many as a way for each candidate to set themselves apart in a crowded field.
Live coverage of the Republican gubernatorial debate
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USM rolls out cuts, layoffs to balance budget
Six people will lose their jobs and another 15 will see reduced hours as the University seeks to trim $1 million.
Dean of ASET school named interim provost
John Wright will take over for Kate Forhan, who announced her resignation on Wednesday, on June 14.
Women’s lacrosse loses hard-fought battle to Plymouth State
The USM women’s lacrosse team faced the likes of Plymouth State University in a…
Husson University routs USM baseball
The Husson University baseball team came into Gorham last Tuesday and sprayed nine hits…
Board of Trustees approves restructuring plan
Botman: ‘The hard work of implementation now begins’
The best study spots on campus
As the steady tide of finals comes in, students seek refuge in their favorite…
Local Ear Candy: Foam Castles
A blog last year said that Foam Castles is “a criminally underrated band with…
Local bands ‘Walk The Line’
Last Wednesday, SPACE Gallery on Congress Street hosted their second annual Johnny Cash night….
USM infielder transitions to pitching
Remember in Little league when your coach (who was mostly likely your dad or…
Arizona’s immigration law is an act of overt racism
Every single U.S. citizen deserves equal protection under the law, and SB1070 has just stripped away the concept of of equality in Arizona.
2009-2010 Athletic Year in Review
From the most successful wrestling season in school history to the naming of numerous postseason awards, USM student-athletes continued to represent the school tremendously on and off the field.
The life of a university president
For two and a half hours each morning, Selma Botman gets to be alone….