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Bangor, Maine · BangorA national media company’s annual ranking of nearly 18,000 high schools across the United States, including 103 in Maine, showed some Penobscot County schools soared while others fell. Bangor High School fell from being ranked 13th in the state last year to 23rd this year, but Hampden Academy shot up to 14th this year compared with 41st last year in the U.S. News and World Report’s 2024 rankings of the best high schools in the country, released…See the Story
Bangor falls while Hampden soars in national high school rankings
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Orono, Maine · OronoTW: Suicide The day that changed my life for the better in many areas of my personal growth, was Nov. 25, 2023: the day I attempted to take my life. The thing that stopped me was the quote: “There is part of you that wants to live.” That is indeed true, and I have discovered many other reasons for moving forward as well. This past Tuesday, when I was walking back from the dining hall with my friends, we discussed aspects of self-growth. Thinki…See the Story
Reflecting on my college experience – The Maine Campus
Orono, Maine · OronoSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, also known as SSRIs are being advertised as an easy scapegoat for individuals with mental disorders such as depression, anxiety or OCD. These SSRIs include Lexapro, Zoloft and Prozac among others. I think we need to stop pushing these medications as a number one, and instead offer clients better and more life-long solutions. I have been on Zoloft for five years, and not only does it not work for me anymor…See the Story
SSRIs need to be advertised as what they are – The Maine Campus
Orono, Maine · OronoThe Student Portfolio Investment Fund (SPIFFY) held its final meeting of the semester at Bangor Savings Bank on April 17, featuring an economic update, portfolio review and presentations on stock pitches by sector teams. SPIFFY is one of the University of Maine Foundation’s most successful entrepreneurial activities. It was founded by Bob Strong in 1993 with an original investment of $200,000 and has been managed by students ever since. Today, …See the Story
UMaine SPIFFY wraps up a successful year – The Maine Campus
Kilmarnock Celtic · OronoIt is officially that time of the year. Both the Bruins and the Celtics have lived up to, and in some cases, exceeded expectations, setting the stage for an eventful start to the summer for Boston sports fans. As playoffs get started this weekend, let’s take a look at what stands in front of each respective squad. The Bruins are entering the playoffs on a two game losing streak. The kicker in that losing streak, is that it actually helped them. …See the Story
Bruins vs Maple Leafs; Celtics vs Heat Playoff Preview – The Maine Campus
Orono, Maine · OronoOn March 6, 2024, the University of Maine Athletics announced a $320 million renovation project from the Harold Alfond Foundation which includes a $170 million investment in UMaine Athletics to fund the Athletics Facilities Master Plan as part of the UMS Transforms. The money represents one of the largest contributions ever to a college sports program. Adding 4,900 sq. ft. to the Alfond Arena entrance, and 5,000 sq. ft. renovation to the existi…See the Story
