Author: jacqueline.leonard

The left side of the photo is a blue and white staircase, while the right side is a shadow of someone walking down a red and brown hallway.

Students film professional documentaries in UMaine Machias course 

The Down East Documentary film class isn’t just about learning to point a camera. Our students are producing documentaries that have aired on PBS, also being featured at national festivals. Guided by lecturer Alan Kryszak, this group of around 10 students rotates through all phases of professional production. From directing and sound to editing and […]

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Assistant Director of Campus Engagement, Jackie Leonard, loads the shelves of the new pantry.

UMaine Machias to Open Campus Food Pantry for Students

MACHIAS, Maine — The University of Maine at Machias has opened a new on-campus food pantry to give students convenient access to groceries and everyday essentials. The pantry officially opened on Monday, Nov. 3, and will be located in the Student Success Center on the second floor of Torrey Hall. Open during regular building hours, […]

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Local artist Sharon Yates to open fall gallery show at UMaine Machias

MACHIAS, Maine — The University of Maine at Machias will open its fall gallery show, “Childhood Paintings and Current Work,” by Sharon Yates, on Wednesday, Oct. 1 from 4-6 p.m. at the Powers Hall Art Gallery. The show will be on exhibit through Dec. 20. Yates, originally from Rochester, New York, began painting at age […]

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University of Maine at Machias announces spring 2025 Dean’s List

The University of Maine recognized 76 students for achieving Dean’s List honors in the spring 2025 semester. Of the students who made the Dean’s List, 53 are from Maine, 960 are from 22 other states and a student from Canada. To be eligible for the full-time Dean’s List, a student must have completed 12 or […]

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Alumni Spotlight: Samuel Cheeney

Sam is an entrepreneur and organic farmer in Milbridge, Maine who has recently created an organic fertilizer called The Green Kraken. Home Town: Langdon, NH Graduation Year: 2003 Major: Conservation Biology and Management Please tell us a little about what you are doing now. I produce an organic fertilizer made from invasive European green crabs. […]

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‘The Boot Cove Chronicles’ exhibit opens May 19 at UMaine Machias

MACHIAS, Maine — The University of Maine at Machias Art Galleries will open its first summer show, “The Boot Cove Chronicles,” on Monday, May 19 from 4-6 p.m. in Powers Hall, Gallery I.  The exhibit will showcase paintings of local artist Sherry Ashby. Works in this collection are inspired by Ashby’s time at a winter […]

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UMaine Machias names three 2025 outstanding graduating seniors

MACHIAS, Maine — Three outstanding seniors at the University of Maine at Machias will be honored during its 114th commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 10.  Each year, the senior class chooses one student to receive the Ivy Orator award, which honors the enduring friendships, wisdom and knowledge graduates have gained and their hopes for the […]

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UMaine Machias to hold its 114th commencement May 10

Students, family, faculty and staff will gather in the Reynolds Center Gymnasium at the University of Maine at Machias on May 10 at 10 a.m. to celebrate its 114th commencement. Emma Soctomah and Bev Miller are the 2025 UMaine Machias valedictorian and salutatorian, and this year’s ceremony speaker will be Dwayne Tomah.  Valedictorian: Emma Soctomah […]

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