The first study of its kind reveals ‘wide variation’ in school resource officer programs across the state, as the number of officers grows.
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USM police say mistaken identity led to report by female student
A man who repeatedly asked her to come over to his vehicle to look at his phone Saturday morning turned out to be a Lyft driver searching for his fare, campus police said.
Repairs begin at USM after burst pipe closes dining hall, bookstore, other facilities
University officials still do not know what caused the pipe to rupture over the weekend.
USM campus police investigating suspicious driver in Gorham
The man reportedly tried to coax a female student into looking at a photograph on his cellphone Saturday morning.
Maine housing advocate to get national award
Joe Wishcamper of Freeport is one of 2 recipients of this year’s Housing Vision Award from the National Housing and Rehabilitation Association.
USM creates fellowship honoring Gerald Talbot, state’s first African-American lawmaker
The Talbot Fellow recognizes the life’s work of the longtime civic rights leader, who gathered an important black history collection that he gifted to the university.
Coalition aims to ease workforce crisis by keeping Maine college grads in Maine
The pilot program will include student interns conducting ‘guerrilla marketing’ activities and a partnership with a ride-sharing app.
New students move in at USM dorms in Gorham
They come from across Maine and 28 other states.
USM announces $1 million gift to fund need-based scholarships
The donation from The Lunder Foundation will support an endowed scholarship program aimed at helping Maine residents with demonstrated financial need.
UMA students getting hands-on experience in cybersecurity
The new Maine Cyber Range offers students simulated chances to detect and prevent cyber attacks.