Passing of Dr. Buchanan

A painting of Dr. Buchanan hangs in the Grand Reception Area of Buchanan Alumni House Everyone here at Buchanan Alumni House mourns the passing of our building’s namesake, Dr. Robert Buchanan ’44. Dr. Buchanan was an incredible supporter of the university,...

UMaine System Nursing Students Volunteer to Administer Vaccines

Time and again, Maine’s university students prove their penchant for community participation and selfless acts, even in the midst of a global pandemic. Over 250 nursing students from the University of Maine System have volunteered in recent weeks to assist in...

Maine Movies – Stephen King Films

This month’s instalment of Maine Movies focuses not on a singular film but rather a collection of works. While this is old news to most Maine residents, it may come as a surprise to many others. Stephen King is one of Maine’s most prolific and famous authors, and the...

Dangerous Waters Near Matinicus Island

The island of Matinicus is referred to as a “pirate island” for “its reputation for eccentricity, independence, and frontier justice, is the most seaward of Maine’s inhabited islands. About 20 wild miles out to sea, and out of sight of the mainland, it’s 2...