There are many ways to use Twitter. Some use it to catch up with…
Bonin: LePage needs a lesson in collaboration
LePage thinks that it’s his responsibility to run Maine, not lawmakers’. Early last week,…
Congress fights battles without regard for citizens
Congress members are out of touch with the constituents they serve. This is apparent…
Students have mixed reactions to renovations
According to Executive Director of Facilities Management Robert Bertram over $7 million has been…
Direction Package Board holds first meeting
The Direction Package Advisory Board met for the first time on Friday in the…
USM’s labs to get a makeover thanks to Q2
Last Tuesday’s election may not have been the flashiest or most controversial, but the…
Senate and Chancellor discuss hiring issues
Faculty aired many of the same concerns they expressed in the October senate meeting…
Legislators and students to discuss education
EDTalks, a public forum in the format of question-and-answer sessions for students who want…
Student profile: Shadiyo Hussainali shares her aspirations
Shadiyo Hussainali is a third year biology major with a focus in pre-med at…
“Politics Then and Now” becomes a “then”
The Muskie School of Public Service and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute hosted its last…
Arts & Culture Recommends: The Cripple of Inishmaan
This weekend at Russell Hall, comedy manifests itself in politically incorrect and somewhat offensive…
National Review: The Head and the Heart stay too still
Let’s Be Still, released by The Head and the Heart, is buried in the…
Community discusses Persian Visions
Panel covers art, identity, activism and culture in Iran Having given the community nearly…
Artist brings Katahdin to Portland
At almost 250 miles away, it’s easy for people in Portland to feel a…
Quick Hits
Men’s Soccer USM blown out by Keene St. 6-1 The USM team…
New software giving women’s team edge
Film editing allows women’s basketball to improve practice With a successful season behind them,…
A clarification from the Oct 28 issue:
On Oct. 28, the Free Press reported that the College of Arts, Humanities and…
Sweeney: how we dispose is a form off voting: cast your vote with sustainable living
It’s that time of year again. Election day is upon us. Decisions need to…
Corrections: Oct. 28, Issue 07
In the story, “Cutler proposes reform in higher education,” we reported that Cutler’s speech…
Our opinion: yes on 1 is in the best interest of students
Marijuana legalization is good for Portland and good for students. Marijuana penalties are notoriously…
Unregulated drug imports not worth it: Maine’s new drug import bill is too dangerous
A first-in-nation law that allows prescription drug imports will risk Mainers’ lives, as it…
What’s on the ballot:
Yes on Question 1 means you approve a $14 million bond to pay for…
Students look closer at direction package
Students gathered Friday and Saturday to create a letter detailing what they consider to…
How much do you know about Tuesday’s election?
The Free Press asked 100 students from both Gorham and Portland about the upcoming…