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Longtime English professor Myrna Bouchey passes away

Myrna Bouchey, professor emerita of English at the University of Maine at Machias, passed away on Dec. 14. Bouchey taught at UMaine Machias from 1972 until she retired in 1997. With a clear, intelligent voice and compassionate instruction, she educated generations of effective writers and critical thinkers from Downeast Maine and beyond. An early feminist […]

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Through teaching and writing, Meghan Duff strives to create safer spaces to learn

Meghan Wilson Duff spends their time trying to understand people. Coming from a background in clinical psychology, the associate professor at the University of Maine at Machias has found ways to connect with young people through teaching at the school’s tight-knit campus community, and also by writing a children’s book called “How Are You, Verity?” […]

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UMaine Machias and other UMS campuses providing free tuition to Lewiston mass shooting victims

Those who were physically injured and surviving family members of those killed in the Lewiston mass shooting last month will be able to attend the University of Maine at Machias, the regional campus of the University of Maine, and other University of Maine System institutions for free. Gov. Janet Mills, Chancellor Dannel Malloy and the […]

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Press Herald reports on new documentary by Kryszak and his students

The Portland Press Herald reported on “The Religion Move,” a new documentary from Alan Kryszak, a lecturer at the University of Maine at Machias, and his students. “I’m proud of the students who got so intimately involved with making this movie,” said Kryszak.

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University of Maine at Machias will hold events in recognition of National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month in September

In September, the University of Maine at Machias will host multiple events designed to increase awareness and support for individuals and families affected by suicide and suicidal ideation. The lawn bordering College Hill will be the site of an outdoor Suicide Memorial/Awareness Display featuring pinwheels representing lives lost annually to suicide in Maine. College Hill […]

UMaine, UMaine Machias alumni among Maine Teacher of the Year finalists

Edith Berger, the 2023 Lincoln County Teacher of the Year and a two-time University of Maine alumna, and Colleen Maker, 2023 Washington County Teacher of the Year and University of Maine at Machias alumna, have been named finalists for 2024 Maine Teacher of the Year. To read more about Edith and Colleen, please visit UMaine […]

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Xander LaComb: Binding books and tending to fish tanks

UMaine Machias student Xander LaComb shares about not only his degree program in creative arts, but how he gets involved with groups in many different areas both on and off campus. You can find the full story on Xander here.

Alumni Spotlight: Melissa Lothrop

Home Town: Lakeville, MA Graduation Year: 2000 Degree: Recreation Management Job Position: Program Coordinator, Town of Sharon, MA Council on Aging Please tell us a little bit about what you are doing now. I work for the Town of Sharon, which is about 22 miles southwest of Boston. I am the Program Coordinator for the […]

The Education Magazine has featured Dr. Eric Jones, Associate Professor of Botany

The Education Magazine has featured Dr. Eric Jones, Associate Professor of Botany. “Transforming Botany Education for a Brighter Future” highlights Dr. Jones’ background, programs at UMaine Machias and his approach in educating the students of today and the future. https://www.theeducationmagazine.com/dr-eric-jones/

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Nurturing Artistic Potential – UMaine Machias Creative Arts

Each summer the St. Croix Valley Chamber of Commerce produces a free magazine showcasing the many wonderful and unique aspects of the St. Croix Valley. This year, Chamber Director Kara Mitchell connected with Professor Bernie Vinzani to share more about the UMaine Machias Creative Arts program. https://visitstcroixvalley.com/magazine (page 55)