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…
Student profile: Paul Nelson strives to serve
Paul Nelson, first year political science major, has already been working to make changes…
Students study with artist Anna Helper
In an effort to describe and defy artistic comfort zones and exploring art forms,…
Arts & Culture Recommends: “Circus in the Streets” on First Friday
First Friday Art Walk is going to be different this December, circus acts different….
National Review: Davis does a lot with a little
Guy Davis, American bluesman and storyteller, shows the priceless value of acoustic blues on…
Local Review: Spose tries role as Andre 3000
For everyone who has had their fingers crossed, hoping for Andre 3000 and Big…
Buffer zone protects patients and protesters
Portland’s new buffer zone ordinance is a lawful and efficient approach to protecting women’s…
Editorial: USM’s future trumps press access debate
Since the start of the Direction Package Advisory Board meetings in November, the group…
Americans like it hot, but turn that thermostat down
America needs to turn the heat down, starting with USM. Dorms are blazingly hot,…
Top winter destinations
The days are getting colder and before you know it, winter will be here….
Boehner Undermines Democracy with Opposition to ENDA
Speaker Boehner’s intolerance of ENDA’s presence in the House unveils a weakness in democracy….
University of Maine System and faculty union reach a tentative agreement
On November 15, the Associated Faculties of the Universities of Maine and University of…
Kidder and Sawyer: bike or walk your way to savings
Most ways you slice it, commuting via single occupancy vehicle seems less attractive than…
Stevens: Marijuana legalization doesn’t change much
While it is certainly nice that the city of Portland has shown its symbolic…