The University of Maine System Board of trustees voted to approve a one-year…
Presidential-candidate hopeful Ron Paul to visit USM on Saturday
Ron Paul, candidate for the 2012 Republican Party presidential nomination, is set to speak at the University of Southern Maine this Saturday. Paul is tentatively scheduled to speak at 11 a.m. in the Hastings Formal Lounge on the Gorham campus, according to Paul Madore, the state chairman for the campaign. He said the itinerary is still being developed for the rest of Paul’s visit to Maine.
How a USM professor became an Internet meme
Two weeks ago, a familiar face from the University of Southern Maine Philosophy Department became something…
Efforts to increase enrollment focus on drawing residential students to Gorham
Jessica Harris, a freshman psychology major, is one of the students who received a housing grant for this semester. Without it, Harris said she would have to move back home and forgo an education in Gorham, where she has also developed a new social life.
“I wouldn’t have met half the people I’m friends with if I didn’t live on campus,” Harris said.
A farewell to Marie Stella in ‘from’
Here it is: the nearly three-year career span of of Marie Stella — one…
Leaky, old house perfect fit for USM applied energy program
The USM-owned building at 19 College Ave. was built in the late 19th century as a private residence and has been used for a variety of purposes for the university, though it wasn’t in use when the department took it over in January. The applied energy program will be using it as a laboratory and research tool for students, and, if all goes to plan, the house will become a resource for the community as well.
A&C Recommends: ‘The Red Ruby Heart in the Cold Blue Sea’ book signing
The spring semester has just begun, and to kick it off the USM bookstore…
Ambition key to the growing community of Maine graphic designers
The state of Maine holds few educational options for budding graphic designers, but that…
Behind boarded-up windows, 131washington brings an all-inclusive DIY space to Portland
At the foot of Munjoy Hill rests a small warehouse with a weathered exterior…
University of Maine System Chancellor candidates speak at USM
The three candidates for the position of University of Maine System Chancellor visited the…
Yudaken: Zen and the art of bird blogging
Like most people, I had never really considered birding. That was, until Sarah, my…
Battick embraces dusty traditionalism with ‘Bloodworm Songs’
In 1982, Bruce Springsteen released “Nebraska,” a bleak and unforgiving album that drove his…
Pleau: My own private project runway
Amanda Pleau is hitting the runway for WMPG’s annual charity fashion show. But first, she’ll be hitting the gym and watching her calories.
The Free Press Summer Festival Guide 2011
During the three long months of the Maine winter, it might be hard to…
The Free Press’ Sports Year in Review
Along with the ebbs and flows of a college athletic season, there are performances and accomplishments that stand out among others. In honor of The Free Press’ last issue of the academic year, the Sports staff has compiled the top ten USM sports performances of the 2010-2011 year. Sit back and enjoy.
Local Top Five: Bagels
1.) Rosemont Market and Bakery, Sea Salt Bagel: These are not New York bagels….
Female student confronted by a group of males in car near USM
A USM student was approached by a car full of men who attempted to detain her as she walked towards campus in Gorham early Friday morning, according to a campus safety alert released by the USM Department of Public Safety.
USM students taking over drive-in theater this summer
As the school year comes to a close, many college students are joining a mad rush to find summer employment in a stalled job market. But a few USM students are employing themselves instead.
Juniors marketing majors Ry Russell, Patrick Brophy and Tyler Wells are taking over management of the Saco Drive-in theater, opening for business May 27.
Students march in Gorham against sexual violence
The USM Campus Safety Project organized a week of events to call attention to…
With progression, Atmosphere flourishes
The underground hip-hop community has many shining stars, and for the last decade Atmosphere…
What’s in a name? A history of Franklin (Arterial) Street
The recent restoration of street signs along Franklin Arterial to its original name, Franklin Street, may not seem like a big change.
But Franklin, the four lane road in Portland leading from Interstate 295 to the waterfront, has quite a story behind it. And the name change is just a part of the wider effort to revitalize the wide swath of road and median that cuts the peninsula in two.
Student group committed to building ties between USM and Gorham
A new student group at USM is committed to building bridges between students and their neighbors in Gorham by working on projects aimed at creating community.
The Transitionaries were founded in December by senior sociology major Travis Bonpietro, who said the group is committed to promoting mutual aid and support to the town of Gorham.
Students react to the possible tobacco ban [video]
Andrew Ballantyne interviews students on the Gorham campus about their opinions on the possible…
Women’s track takes third at Aloha Relays
The USM women’s outdoor track and field walked away from Bowdoin College with a third place overall finish at the Aloha Relays on Saturday after several tremendous individual performances.