Editor’s Note: The Commuting Introvert is a weekly column that highlights short-form entertainment for…
Grand Hotel: Your reservation to rock
The new self-titled album by local Portland rockers, Grand Hotel is a 40-minute showcase…
Reflecting on a decade in academia
By the time I graduate in December, I will have been a student as long as Tommy Callahan in “Tommy Boy.”
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.
Pakistan and Haiti: Two disasters with unequal responses
The two disasters are clearly staggering in proportion, but the response of the news media and the international community has been different.
The Volleyball World Championship of the World
Summer sports traditions bring out the best of competition between family and friends. The most important thing is, of course, fun.
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.
UPATED: USM braces for Hurricane Earl
Facilities Management has procured emergency generators and residence hall employees are preparing for the possibility that Gorham dorm residents will have to be evacuated to the Brooks Student Center.
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…
Where does your transportation fee go?
Few students realize that the transportation fee also subsidizes discounts on Portland’s public transportation system.
Even, Fulford, Gobbi and Vallo tabbed as USM Men’s Cross Country Captains
Seniors Jon Fulford (Kennebunk) and Corey Gobbi (Haverhill, Mass.) and juniors Tim Even (Stoneham)…
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.