Number of Mainers who died from a drug overdose last year outpaced record set in 2021

Significantly impacting fatal overdoses is the introduction of xylazine and nonpharmaceutical tramadol. Both drugs showed up on toxicology reports for the first time in 2021, almost always in combination with fentanyl.

Orono center to host talk on climate action relationships Jan. 30

The talk will held both remotely and in person.

For high school athletes turned marketers, getting rich isn’t the goal

Student athletes capitalizing on the new 'name, image and likeness' policy say promotions lead to increased visibility, even if the financial payoffs are slim.

Goos Family Studio expands UMaine’s ceramics curriculum

The university has received a gift from Sam and Charlotte Goos of Alton, New Hampshire; Sam hails from the Augusta area.

Wood banks in high demand as winter bears down on Maine

Maine communities are organizing more volunteer groups to provide firewood at little or no fee to people in need as heating and other costs soar this winter.

UMA faculty asks for ‘advocate’ in their new president as system commits nearly $70,000 to search

Faculty at the University of Maine at Augusta told the search committee Tuesday they want a leader who can inspire and motivate the community.

Leader of new UMA presidential search pledges more transparency, but faculty remain hesitant

The search committee, lead by Roger Katz, will hold public listening sessions Dec. 5 and Dec. 6 in Bangor and Augusta, respectively, to gather feedback about what faculty, staff and community members would like to see in a president.

‘Limited number’ of University of Maine at Augusta grades were changed following website glitch

Officials at the state university system are continuing to investigate the error that allowed nearly 250 students to have administrative access to the university's grading system. No other campuses were impacted.

UMaine System recognizes inaugural Alfond Ambassadors

The new UMS program awards scholarships to students from historically underrepresented communities.

Maine horticulture training program seeks host businesses, organizations