Human evolution may prevent us from solving climate change, UMaine study finds

A new study by an international team led by evolutionary biologist Tim Waring says that humans are good at extracting resources from the Earth but struggle to cooperate on a scale necessary to fight worldwide environmental threats.

UMaine athletics gets $7 million gift from New Balance for new facility

The donation will be used toward a new track and field and soccer complex on the Orono campus.

Shooting victims, families eligible for free tuition at Maine’s public universities

As requested by Gov. Janet Mills, the University of Maine System will provide free tuition and establish a fund to support other post-secondary educational expenses.

UMF to restart GEAR UP Maine to prepare students for college

Designed to help prepare Maine students for postsecondary education, GEAR UP Maine returns following an announcement from Maine Delegation on Tuesday, Sept. 26.

Change is on the horizon as UMaine system struggles financially

The seven-university system is contending with declines in enrollment, state funding that hasn’t kept pace with inflation, and lingering doubts about its chancellor’s leadership.

Maine adjunct professors join push for wage increases

The instructors acknowledge they have different roles than full-time faculty but say they should be paid similarly for performing the same tasks.

This wheel’s on fire: Readfield native Susan Elias reflects on illustrious cycling career

Elias, who finished fourth at the 1989 Tour de France Feminin, was recently elected to the Maine Sports Hall of Fame.

New field marks first step in $110 million UMaine athletic facilities upgrade

The University of Maine holds a ribbon cutting for its synthetic turf softball field, the first of several improvements planned for athletic facilities on the Orono campus.

NorthStar 4-H Youth Mentoring program receives $120,000 commitment from Norway Savings Bank

New research lab could give Maine an edge in fight against PFAS contamination chemicals

The University of Maine plans to create a lab to support research that could help farmers with contaminated soils and crops.