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Maine Impact Week

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Maine Impact Week

Matt speaks with UMaine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy about Maine Impact Week. Maine Impact Week is a week-long experience occurring in April of every year, culminating in the UMaine Student Symposium (UMSS) held on Friday. Events are hosted by groups all over campus and featured on the Maine Impact Week website.

Maine Impact Week is intended to provide an opportunity for the public to gain awareness about the latest efforts by Maine’s research university in contributing to the social and economic advancement of Maine and beyond.

Local Headlines

2 hours ago in Local

Three Shooting Suspects From New Hampshire Thought to be in Maine

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Officers say several callers reported gunshots around 1:21 a.m. Saturday.

2 hours ago in Local

Maine State Police Seek Help With 50-Year-Old Arson Death

Police say they found a burned-out green 1971 Chrysler station wagon with Massachusetts registration.

1 day ago in Local

A House Fire in a South Portland Leaves Occupant Homeless

Fire Crews responded to the house fire on Cole Street, Friday night. The Red Cross is currently helping with providing temporary lodging for the displaced occupant.

National Headlines

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6 days ago in Local, National

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