NorthStar 4-H Youth Mentoring program receives $120,000 commitment from Norway Savings Bank

New research lab could give Maine an edge in fight against PFAS contamination chemicals

The University of Maine plans to create a lab to support research that could help farmers with contaminated soils and crops.

UMaine to unveil world’s first bio-based 3D printed house

BioHome3D is being pitched as a potential solution to the housing crisis that could someday be used to build apartment complexes.

Former UMaine baseball star boosts Houston Astros to the World Series

Jeremy Peña, a rookie shortstop, was named Most Valuable Player of the American League Championship Series after the Astros swept the New York Yankees in four games.

UMA presidential search renewed as UMaine System seeks firm to find candidates by March

The University of Maine System used Pennsylvania-based Storbeck Search to find Michael R. Laliberte, who withdrew his position and received a large payout after disclosure of no-confidence votes from faculty members at a public university in New York.

Maine colleges scale back COVID-19 protocols even with more cases than previous two summers

The University of Maine System is no longer requiring boosters, but masks must still be worn in class.

Review of state university system’s hiring policies finds UMA presidential search violated rules

The presidential search that resulted in the hiring and subsequent withdrawal of Michael Laliberte violated the university system's "employment background and screening policy" enacted a decade ago, according to an internal review.

UMaine diver to receive national honor following cancer battle

Riley Clark, 21, who overcame testicular cancer and learned to walk again after surgery left him without feeling in his heels, returned to diving competition in just three months.

UMaine trustees offer chancellor short-term contract extension, delaying decision on his future with system

Trish Riley, chair of the University of Maine System board of trustees, announces Chancellor Dannel P. Malloy's contract has been extended through mid-July, allowing the board time to discuss the matter at its July 11 meeting.

Final settlement with UMA president who withdrew from job includes $30,000 housing allowance payout

The deal between the University of Maine System and Michael Laliberte also ensures he will make a minimum of $235,000 annually for the next two years, with UMaine agreeing to pay the difference if a new job pays him less than that.