The founders’ forgotten ideal

Brewer track stars among latest inductees into school’s Sports Hall of Fame

Two teams, two athletes and a man who pioneered track technology are among the Class of 2026.

Nkeng receives doctorate in medical science from Shenandoah University

WINCHESTER, Virginia — Yannick Nkeng of Bangor was among the 1,180 graduates who earned degrees and/or certificates from Shenandoah University during the 2025-26 academic year. Nkeng earned a doctorate in medical science. Shenandoah’s 2026 University Commencement took place May 9 in the James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics and Events Center.

Layman achieves president's list honors at Nichols College

DUDLEY, Massachusetts — Cami Layman of Hampden has achieved president’s list honors for the spring 2026 semester at Nichols College. The president’s list recognizes those students who achieve high grades during a single semester. Students whose semester grade point average is 3.85 or higher for at least 12 undergraduate credit-hours and no grades below B- […]

UMaine men’s hockey will play most of its non-conference games at home this season

Headlining the list of non-conference games will be a two-game home series against perennial NCAA championship contender Quinnipiac on Oct. 9-10.

From quiet mill town to creative destination: Monson's new identity

WRITTEN BY EMILY BURNHAM Since launching in the summer of 2018, Monson Arts in the Piscataquis County town of the same name has been a transformational cultural force for the entire Moosehead region — most obviously in Monson itself, of course. After all, between 2016 and 2028, the Libra Foundation, the Portland-based charitable organization that […]