United States Recruiter. The name holds an intimidating, assertive, and sometimes cocky resonance, especially when the title “Air Force” or “Marines” or any other branch of the military is placed in front of it. An unnamed Marine watching the sun rise In today’s social culture, the military’s formidable presence has set a historically insistent tone […]
Jacques gets ready to surf. “If we are going to make it to Kennebunk, we gotta haul ass,” says Josh Jacques as he sprints to his car. He quickly throws the transmission into reverse and leaves the parking space. It is winter in Maine and he is losing daylight. A storm occurred the night before […]
It’s early in the morning for lobsterman and former TA Student Nick Beaudoin, as he starts his day at the pier at 4:00 AM. Nick Beaudoin off the coast of an island. “I started by myself hauling 10 traps by hand my first summer out of a 17-foot boat,” said Nick. “Then 75 the next […]
On November 16th, senior Paige Boudreau walked into the library’s red room. Her heart was racing as she tried to calm her nerves. Boudreau had signed up for The University of Maine at Orono’s On-the-Spot admissions interview. Walking in, she had no idea what to expect, and had told herself not to get her hopes […]
Munjoy Hill is a staple of the greater Portland era. One of the oldest neighborhoods in the city; the Eastern Promenade has transformed over many years. For some time, it was seen as the rougher side of Portland, but many residents would say different. Folks who spent time on Munjoy Hill know that the area […]
