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UM graduate and fallen soldier remembered for exceptional academics, character and serviceA philosopher and a soldier, Robertson lost to combat in Afghanistan
Army Sgt. Nicholas Robertson was a translator and Airborne Ranger in the military, but his time spent at the University of Maine until his graduation in 2003 leaves him remembered for more than parachuting from airplanes.
Robertson, 27, of Holden, was wounded on April 2 while conducting a combat mission in Afghanistan during his second tour of duty.…
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The pens that write the ticketsParking enforcement officers explain circumstances behind citations
Some jobs just need to be done, no matter how unpopular.
While many students view citation distributors as malicious instigators out to ruin their day, there is another side to the story of parking enforcement. As one official noted, "it is a necessary evil.…
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UMaine team, driving innovationStudents - and hydrogen - take alternative energy to the finish line
Chemical engineering students from the University of Maine took first place at this year's annual northeast regional Chem-E-Car competition on March 25. This is the second time in three years that the team placed first at the competition, hosted this year by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.…
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Lighter fluid - and a lighter mood - for GSSIn change of pace, Student Government meets outdoors to barbecue for the UMaine student body
To celebrate 30 years of existence at the University of Maine, Student Government, Inc., hosted a barbecue outside the Memorial Union entrance Tuesday evening.
"[What's] the best way to give money back to the students? Free food," said Vice President of Student Entertainment Derek Mitchell.…
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Assistance for finding federal jobs offeredStudents seeking work in the government sector get a helping hand with applications from presentation
On Tuesday, April 15, Julie Saad of the United States Office of Personnel Management presented information on job opportunities in the federal government.
Volunteers handed out sheets of information to attendees including lists of available jobs in the federal government organized by major, which covered areas from international relations to art and design.…
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Whitter farm milk does the student body goodCompetition brings the intercollegiate dairy challenge's gold medal to University of Maine
Students from the University of Maine won gold by placing in the seventh annual North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge (NAIDC).
The competition took place at the University of Wisconsin Madison from April 4 to April 5, drawing 31 teams from across the nation and one from Canada.…
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Navy to raise funds for disabled children with 5KRace will include fraternities, sports teams, to help raise money to send kids to Camp Capella
The Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) will host a 5K run on April 26 to raise money for Camp Capella.
Camp Capella is dedicated to campers, especially children, who have physical and developmental disabilities, including Cerebral Palsy, Downs Syndrome, Autism, and Spina Bifida.…
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Police Beat
Office burglary
The Residence Life Programming Office was burglarized sometime between 12:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. on April 14. A computer projector, Altec Lansing iPod Docking Station and a five-speaker surround sound system with receiver were stolen from the office.…
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Corrections
In the April 14th issue of The Maine Campus, a news article titled "Relay raises $50K for cure" stated that the name of one of the tri-chairs of the Relay for Life event was Laura Raymond. This was incorrect. Her name is Lura Raymond.…
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