LEWISTON — At 18, Tina Howe graduated from high school, moved out on her own, enrolled at the University of Southern Maine, and after a semester, flunked out. “I didn’t take it seriously,” she said. “I wasn’t ready, and a lot of students just coming out of high school aren’t ready. So I spent a […]
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Adam D. Verreault
1995 – 2015 POLAND — Adam David Verreault, 20, of 414 Poland Corner Road, Poland, passed away in his home unexpectedly Wednesday, Aug. 26. Adam was born July 16, 1995, a son of David and Colleen Verreault. He grew up in Poland and graduated from Poland Regional High School in 2013. Following high school, Adam […]
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William Longacre
1951 – 2015 LEWISTON — William Longacre, 64, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 30, at Central Maine Medical Center, surrounded by his five children. He was born Feb. 11, 1951, in Mexico City, Mexico, to the late Robert E. and Gwendolyn (Stratton) Longacre. William spent his childhood on the mission field with his parents and […]
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Animal Tales: Dogs serve those who served
LEWISTON — In a classroom at the University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston-Auburn College, Dutchess pressed against Jesse Abrams’ side, a move that will be important when the 52-year-old Navy veteran needs help maintaining his balance. Amid the chaos of other dogs and strange people, she kept her focus on him, necessary to gauge his anxiety. […]
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L-A College renovating nursing, OT classrooms
LEWISTON — A $600,000 modernization of laboratory and simulation spaces is underway at the University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston-Auburn College. The work, scheduled to be completed in August, will expand the capacity of the high-demand Bachelor of Science in nursing, and the Master of Occupational Therapy programs, according to a news release from the college. An estimated […]
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National faculty group issues report critical of USM
BANGOR — A national university faculty advocacy group argues the University of Southern Maine overreacted and overreached in its recent cuts to programs and faculty and denies serious financial problems exist at the University of Maine System. The American Association of University Professors on Wednesday released a report claiming the University of Maine System is […]
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UMaine, USM, two other campuses hold commencements
The University of Maine and University of Southern Maine are kicking off the commencement season. Peter McPherson, president of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, is delivering Saturday’s commencement address in Orono. He is getting an honorary degree along with Dana Connors, executive director of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce, and Dennis Rezendes […]
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University of Southern Maine dean’s list
PORTLAND — The University of Southern Maine congratulates the students who have been named to the full-time dean’s list for the fall 2014 semester. Franklin County Jay: Emily Brooke Acritelli, Rylee L’Italien
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Maine Engineering EXPO to be held in Gorham on Saturday
GORHAM — The 2015 Maine Engineering EXPO will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at the University of Southern Maine. Hosted by the Maine Engineering Promotional Council and part of Maine Engineers Week, the EXPO will feature Maine’s top engineering firms, engineering schools, educators, government agencies and industry and engineering […]
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Men’s Basketball: Bates stays unbeaten, stops Southern Maine
LEWISTON — Though the Bates College men’s basketball team watched its lead dwindle Tuesday night, the Bobcats never let it slip away. Bates built an early advantage in the opening half and then fought off a comeback by the University of Southern Maine in a 56-47 win. The undefeated Bobcats were up by as many […]