Opinion
Mitchell Biographer Asks Maine to Pause Further Name Removals
Douglas Rooks pointed to the trustees' 9-5 vote and similar decisions in Waterville and at the State House as evidence of judgment without proof.
University of Maine System
Maine Business Wire has published 3 stories about University of Maine System, the first on September 26, 2026 and the most recent on October 15, 2026.
What we have reported
October 15, 2026
Mitchell Biographer Asks Maine to Pause Further Name Removals
Trustees of the University of Maine System voted 9-5 on Sept. 28 to strip Mitchell's name from scholarships and academic programs, a decision that followed the congressionally ordered release of investigative files tied to Jeffrey Epstein in 2025.
October 4, 2026
UMaine Trustees Extend Malloy's Contract, but Only for One Year
The University of Maine System's board of trustees voted on May 27 to extend Chancellor Dannel Malloy's contract by one year, keeping him in the role through June 30, 2028, according to the Bangor Daily News.
- Extension Length
- One year
- New Contract End Date
- June 30, 2028
- Chancellor Since
- 2019
- Board Chair
- Roger Katz
September 26, 2026
UMaine System Ends Partnership With Katahdin Center
The University of Maine System has ended its partnership with the Katahdin Higher Education Center in East Millinocket, according to NEWS CENTER Maine.
