A retired University of Southern Maine professor has been barred from teaching in the UMaine system after she offered students a “pop-up” course for credit to take a bus to Washington, D.C., with demonstrators urging Sen. Susan Collins to oppose confirming Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. “We are embarrassed by and apologize for the […]
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Timeout: Eastler's legacy goes the distance
Dr. Thomas Eastler, a University of Maine at Farmington professor, a retired United States Air Force colonel and racewalking coach, passed away last week at age 73. (University of Maine at Farmington photo) The last time I saw Thomas Eastler he was helping out at a track meet in Lisbon several years ago. Eastler just […]
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UMaine professor cleared in sexual harassment cases
ORONO (AP) — A University of Maine professor who was accused of sexual harassment has been cleared. The Bangor Daily News reports that English professor Robert “Tony” Brinkley was granted access to campus last month after officials concluded an investigation. Brinkley was placed on leave on Jan. 2. University officials determined Brinkley didn’t violate the […]
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Susanne Alice Trumble
AUBURN — Susanne Alice Trumble, 74, of Auburn, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 10, at the Androscoggin Hospice House in Auburn. She was born in Lewiston, the daughter of the late Anthony and Alma (Dubois) Brissette. Susanne married Henry W. Trumble in Italy in 1960. She had a great love of learning and continued her education through […]
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Nonfiction writer, professor reads from new book at UMF Visiting Writer Series
FARMINGTON — Nonfiction writer and professor David Gessner read excerpts from his new book Thursday evening in the Olsen Student Center at the University of Maine at Farmington’s Visiting Writer Series. UMF Professor of Creative Writing Jeffrey Thomson, who also runs the Visiting Writer Series, said that he had been trying to get Gessner to UMF […]
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West Paris Library inviting UMF professor to speak on May 18
WEST PARIS — The West Paris Library will host a free presentation by UMF professor emeritus Dean Bennett at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 18, as part of their Celebrate the Maine Woods partnership. Bennett will read passages from his book, “Nature and Renewal: Wild River Valley and Beyond,” which focuses on the Wild River and […]