The University of Southern Maine has received a $135,000 grant from Efficiency Maine that…
Kelchner: Fox News covers horse race over cash cows
On the night of the Florida primary, several friends and I went out to…
Learning commons open in Portland and Gorham
With the opening of the new learning commons in Portland and Gorham, students can…
A case against holding the spring concert on campus
USM’s lack of community may be a reason for the unimpressive concerts in recent years, yet the university needs attractions like concerts to boost community.
USM hiring new professor for African-American history and political science position
The departments of history and political science at the University of Southern Maine are…
As college bookstores compete, high textbook prices remain an issue
At the beginning of the school year, Chris Cunha stood outside of the Woodbury Campus Center to hand out coupons for his new employer, the Campus Bookstore. For nearly twenty years, the off-campus store has been the University of Southern Maine bookstore’s direct competitor — most notably, offering lower prices — and last May, it moved closer to the Portland campus. Some say a little too close.
Portland punk band The RattleSnakes go to old medium for newest release
What’s the value in a cassette tape? For Brian Cohen, lead guitarist of Portland…
Local Top 5: Must Follow Maine-Twitters
1.) Maine Breaking News @bangordailynews: The official Twitter for one of the best daily…
A&C Recommends: Kill the Karaoke at Bayside Bowl
It seems like Wednesday night is Portland’s universal karaoke night throughout the city with…
Leonard Cohen faces mortality in ‘Old Ideas’
Leonard Cohen used to think he “was some kind of gypsy boy,” traveling those…
Judge sides with city, rules Occupy Maine can’t stay overnight in Lincoln Park
The city of Portland has issued Occupy Maine an order to vacate their encampment in Lincoln Park following a court ruling that stated Occupy Maine does not have a constitutional right to camp in inhabit the park around the clock.
USM basketball player joins team on memorable trip home for the holidays
USM men’s basketball player Jeremy Jackson hadn’t been in his hometown just outside of New Orleans since August. But Jackson joined his teammates for a holiday tournament in the Big Easy over Christmas break, and the team was able to take away much more than just wins and losses from its trip.
Planning for new Portland campus health center in the works
A cure may be on the horizon for students sick of trekking to Gorham to access University of Southern Maine health services thanks to a project currently in the works to reopen a student health center on the Portland campus.
Portland has been without a health services center since 2010. But now USM health and counseling services and the School of Nursing are teaming up to fill the void and provide services for students in Portland while also providing a learning opportunity to nursing students.
University of Maine System trustees freeze in-state tuition for first time in 25 years
For the first time in 25 years, in-state tuition for undergraduate students at the University of Maine and throughout the University of Maine System will not see a year-over-year increase.
The decision, reached at a system board of trustees meeting on Jan. 23, came after a unanimous vote on a motion proposed by trustee Karl Turner. For now, tuition rates for out-of-state students have not been determined.
Maine should vote for marriage equality
It’s rare that the country gets too worked up about voting in Maine. Though…
Portland Greendrinks brings awareness to non-profits, beer to the masses
The concept is simple: For two bucks you and a few hundred of your…
Faculty contract negotiatons continue to stall over pay raise dispute
Representatives of the Associated Faculties of the Universities of Maine met with University of Maine System delegates Friday, continuing mediation over the contract dispute that has left faculty working without a contract for over six months.
Cloud Nothings bring in Albini for ‘Attack On Memory’
It would have been so easy for Dylan Baldi’s next Cloud Nothings album to…
Ron Paul receives enthusiastic support during speech at USM
Drawing wild applause and cheers, Republican presidential nominee hopeful Ron Paul stumped at the University of Southern Maine Saturday, in the run up to Maine’s upcoming Republican Caucus.
Annual USM Faculty Exhibit brings big ideas to an intimate setting
From a large pile of knotted hay strewn in corner, to a man trapped…
A&C Recommends: USM Theatre presents ‘Eurydice’
Hell is other people…on roller skates. Or at least that is what the University…
Simpson: Despite playoff loss, Tebow is NFL’s gain
Dubbed “God’s Quarterback,” Tim Tebow has captured the hearts and imaginations of millions of Americans this NFL season.
Henry: Making the best of an ominous Mayan forecast
Every new year is a chance to start over, to wipe off all the…
Kelchner: Hitchens’ death a winter wake-up call
When the contrarian