The relationship between the system’s flagship campus in Orono and its other six campuses has never been resolved.
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After pause, Maine may have missed the boat on offshore wind
The East Coast is poised for billions of dollars in investment from companies building wind farms in the ocean from Virginia to Massachusetts. Despite a bill in the Maine Legislature to get an experimental floating wind farm back on track, Maine will be challenged to regain the momentum it had prior to the LePage years.
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Augusta’s Pingree initiated into Phi Kappa Phi
University of Maine student among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into the honor society each year.
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‘Conditions are ripe’ for punishing tick season in Maine
Health officials caution that the pests are expected to push farther north this summer, and Lyme disease cases will likely surge.
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Lawmakers urged to help revive UMaine-led offshore wind project
Legislators hear testimony on a bill that would direct the Maine Public Utilities Commission to approve a long-term power contract for two experimental floating offshore wind turbines.
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3-D printer hailed for potential to create wood-based products
The printer is expected to arrive at the University of Maine this summer for use in research that could open up new applications for wood.
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Thomas to host Pardon the Innovation event May 1
Event to feature high-tech startup entrepreneur Winslow’s Derek Myska.
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Report: Quarter of in-state UMaine System students have tuition and fees covered
The state’s college system says grants and scholarships cover tuition and fees for 4,077 students.
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Online learning clicks with University of Maine System students
This spring, 26% of all credit hours in the system are delivered virtually.
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UMaine trustees advance renewable-energy contract worth up to $165 million
They OK up to $4.2 million for Honeywell International to solidify the design of a biomass boiler and $1.5 million for the the university to hire its own experts.