An arm, a rib, and specks of skin: What lies beneath
In a tucked away corner of the Durick library basement, hiding between cream colored shelves stretching far above my reach and filled with dust coated books and tired looking boxes, I found myself sitting in front of one especially tired looking box, labeled “St. Edmund.” Although St. Edmund died in 1240 near Pontigny, France, he remains at St. Michael’s, both in spirit and in flesh.
“We’re more than just a number”: Students say racism goes beyond recent incidents
Heaven's 1/8 Acre
In 1965, Maurice Roux, then president of Biddeford Savings Bank, attended a meeting about delinquent loans and foreclosures. One discussion centered on a 50- by 100-foot plot of land in the middle of Wood Island, and Maurice was wooed by the prospect of being emperor of his own eighth of an acre. By purchasing this wind-tossed scrap of land, he became a joint owner of Wood Island with Maine Audubon, the Coast Guard, and, most importantly, the plethora of ocean seabirds who call it home. What was the attraction?
Cannuptials
Looking for the perfect twist to your spring wedding? Just add smoke.
"Again?" Students, faculty and staff overwhelmingly responded to the news of white supremacy stickers being posted around campus, with an echo of incidents they have seen before.
12 brothers, two Sodexo workers, and cheese smuggled from Canada
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Former president works at full salary
Although retired, former president John Neuhauser is spending this academic year at St. Michael’s College, still doing some work for the school. Technically retired, Neuhauser is on sabbatical for this academic year and still receives full pay.
Abortion watchdogs consider new legislation; The Defender speaks to three vocal lobbyists
With Brett Kavanaugh now serving as a Supreme Court Justice - tipping the court toward more conservative decisions - reconsidering Roe v. Wade appears more possible, meaning decisions around abortion could once again be determined state by state.
Vermont candidate first in nation
Vermont made history this summer when Christine Hallquist became the first transgender candidate to be nominated for a governorship by a major party, setting her on track to potentially become the United State’s first transgender governor.