Orono

Leaders of the Orono-based school announced the planned measures in a letter to factually and staff, blaming the looming deficit on a combination of factors.

“We have developed technologies to design vessels that can withstand the kinds of extreme environments in the open ocean,” said the center’s director.

The university's Advanced Structures and Composites Center is developing plans for a neighborhood in the Greater Bangor area which will be comprised of nine, 3D-printed single-family homes — created entirely from wood sawmill waste.

New owners of the Bangor Mall look to mix up the offerings, starting with fresh retail and, eventually, a conversion of some of the space to multifamily housing.

When University of Maine students return to Orono this fall, they’ll be greeted with two new advanced facilities designed to expand opportunities for research, workforce development and industry collaboration.

The University of Maine Foundation has appointed Sean Campbell as president and CEO, succeeding Jeffery Mills, who is retiring after 14 years. 

Christopher Gordon, Richard Rosen, Blake Shepherd and Matthew Webber participated in their first meeting this month as members of the board of trustees. Emily Cain starts a second term.

Goals include expanding commercial-scale production of new forest products, strengthening manufacturing infrastructure and developing a skilled workforce for the industry.

The money was awarded by the National Science Foundation through a program called NSF Seafood Engine.

Landry/French Construction is on schedule to complete the University of Maine at Orono’s 14,000-square-foot Sustainable Aquaculture Workforce and Innovation Center in the next few months.