The student newspaper collection contains copies of newspapers dating back to 1931. This collection includes not only The Free Press (starting with vol. 1, issue 1 in 1971), but also numerous small titles some of which only lasted one year or one issue. For a full list of the University Archives' holdings, please visit the Collections Page
The newspapers come from USM and its preceding academic institutions: Gorham State Teachers College, Gorham State College, Gorham State College of The University of Maine, Portland University, Portland Junior College, University of Maine in Portland, and University of Maine Portland-Gorham.
Please cite as: University Archives, University of Southern Maine Libraries.
If you are interested in obtaining copies of any of the items in the collection please view our Reproduction Policy and contact the department.
If the material is to be used in a public forum, please fill out the Permission to Use Form and send it to the department.
For any other questions, please contact the Special Collections Department at: susie.bock@maine.edu
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The Free Press Vol. 49, Issue No. 22, 04-30-2018
Julie Pike
Funding for Master Plan remains unknown -- Bus transportation changes hit USM next fall -- Dormitory upgrades coming to the Gorham campus -- Removal of six-meal plan upsets busy students -- Student Senate: what to expect next year -- Redesign of communication and media studies -- Developments in the food studies program -- Maine summer events to look forward to -- Maine music and arts festivals expand culture -- Department of Theatre updates curriculum -- Psychology Institute honors Dr. William Gayton
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The Free Press Vol. 49, Issue No. 21, 04-23-2018
Julie Pike
Student-led event educates about gun violence -- Providing USM with an education in social justice -- Making college and science a reality for local children -- USM students engage in aquaponics research
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The Free Press Vol. 49, Issue No. 20, 04-16-2018
Julie Pike
New organization promotes compassion at USM -- New student run clinic benefits whole community -- Tension between USM student and ISO at event -- Foreign language classes to return to USM -- Loretta J. Ross speaks on reproductive justice
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The Free Press Vol. 49, Issue No. 19, 04-09-2018
Julie Pike
Student Body President attempts to veto proposal -- The benefits and rewards of student internships -- USM welcomes new Chief of Police, Noel March -- CSGD free clothing swap a huge success
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The Free Press Vol. 49, Issue No. 18, 04-02-2018
Julie Pike
Safezone Project identifies support for LGBTQ+ -- Trump’s budget proposal includes cuts to TRIO -- USM provides seniors with a low cost education -- Outdoor spots around campus to soak up some sun -- Meet the newly elected Student Body President
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The Free Press Vol. 49, Issue No. 17, 03-26-2018
Julie Pike
Women’s History Month widely celebrated in Maine -- Shauna Shames -- Students are fighting back against sexual assault -- High school students fight back against gun violence -- Student Senate approves budget for individual jackets
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The Free Press Vol. 49, Issue No. 16, 03-05-2018
Julie Pike
The University of Southern Maine’s Master Plan -- Hardships of the past lay foundation for USM’s future
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The Free Press Vol. 49, Issue No. 14, 02-12-2018
Julie Pike
A week full of crimes across the Portland campus -- Food insecurity problem seen across entire state -- New policy stirs up debate among faculty -- Generational differences in student reporting -- History of mandatory student activity fees
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The Free Press Vol. 49, Issue No. 15, 02-26-2018
Julie Pike
Bringing the conversation of sexual assault to USM -- The timely process of awarding tenure to faculty -- The quest for consistency in online learning
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The Free Press Vol. 49, Issue No. 13, 02-05-2018
Sarah Tewksbury
Biden stops in Maine, encourages cultural change -- Maine Senator has key role in ending shutdown -- USM encourages all ages to continue their education -- Student Senate reconvenes for a fresh start
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The Free Press Vol. 49, Issue No. 11, 01-22-2018
Sarah Tewksbury
How two USM professors shaped who I am -- Peer support benefits appreciative students -- Care and dedication goes into campus mail services -- Passion shines through in journalism classes -- USM’s social work program spreads compassion and wisdom -- Get to know more about the USM Honors Program -- Sodexo worker with infectious positive attitude -- Food studies program established by USM community -- Community is found in unlike places at USM -- Administrative specialist resilient, hardworker -- TRIO Student Support Services have real impact -- USM study abroad office offers opportunities -- USM English department professor motivates
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The Free Press Vol. 49, Issue No. 10, 12-04-2017
Sarah Tewksbury
The Free Press will stand by its predecessors -- End of net neutrality could be near -- New direction for USM Young Americans for Freedom -- Senate funded Trevor Project at USM has high hopes -- High school students seek a head start at USM
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The Free Press Vol. 49, Issue No. 9, 11-13-2017
Sarah Tewksbury
Take a stand with me -- Republican Female leadership gather at Volk Packaging -- Needle exchange program critical to Portland public -- USM course enrollment no longer requires pin number -- Election exemplifies historic results -- Veterans celebrate their community at USM -- Breakdown of student activity fee
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The Free Press Vol. 49, Issue No. 8, 11-06-2017
Sarah Tewksbury
Dear Dannick, -- Please don’t waste time worrying -- Election Day rapidly approaches for Mainers -- The importance of community engagement -- Storm ravages power lines
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The Free Press Vol. 49, Issue No. 7, 10-30-2017
Sarah Tewksbury
You too? Take Two -- Young Americans for Freedom no longer recognized as a group on campus -- Freedom of Expression Space opens on Portland campus -- Trump’s Republican budget approval passes -- Student Senate reconvenes -- York High School rallies against bullying -- USM Board of Visitors gathers on the Lewiston-Auburn Campus
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The Free Press Vol. 49, Issue No. 6, 10-23-2017
Sarah Tewksbury
You too? -- Student Senate acknowledges lack of gender diversity -- Student government hopes to make amends with MSA -- Susan Feiner resigns from curriculum review committee -- Administration fails students -- President Cummings receives criticism for use of racial slur in convocation remarks -- Career and employment hub
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The Free Press Vol. 49, Issue No. 5, 10-16-2017
Sarah Tewksbury
I’m clumsy but I don’t let it get me down -- Traveling “preacher” harasses students -- Linguistics department opens new office -- Woodbury Campus Center houses safe space -- Student senators discuss improvement projects -- Maine local political update
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The Free Press Vol. 49, Issue No. 4, 10-02-2017
Sarah Tewksbury
Freedom of speech includes opinions you hate -- Right wing rally draws counter protestors in Augusta -- Woodbury Campus Center under construction -- New senator elected as senate thinks METRO and financial aid -- USM requested safety audit report suggests campus changes -- Changes to the MBA program continue to plague USM
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The Free Press Vol. 49, Issue No. 3, 09-25-2017
Sarah Tewksbury
How far is too far -- Safety for USM students becomes a priority -- Gorham dorm treated for bed bugs -- USM Student Senate offers new program
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The Free Press Vol. 49, Issue No. 2, 09-18-2017
Sarah Tewksbury
Superpower can’t protect it’s elderly -- 46th Student Senate holds first meeting -- USM Corporate Partners host panel discussion -- New program offers incentives for students -- NAMI on Campus joins Maine’s NAMI Walk
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The Free Press Vol. 49, Issue No. 1, 09-11-2017
Sarah Tewksbury
400 RALLY IN PORTLAND AGAINST TRUMP’S DECISION TO END DACA -- Memorialization of American Nationalism -- A New Semester, a Fresh Start for Student Government -- Hurricane Harvey Healing
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The Free Press Vol. 48, Issue No. 23 (Summer), 05-22-2017
Sarah Tewksbury
Meet Cara DeRose! -- Students have options for accessing textbooks -- Master plan for campus changes continues -- Food Security Coalition hopes to meet campus need -- Escape the concrete jungle, explore outdoors -- A price for student success
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The Free Press Vol. 48, Issue No. 22, 05-01-2017
Krysteana Scribner
Apologies all around: Cummings and Ginn adress senate -- Unsealed fate: The cycle of perpetual punishment
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The Free Press Vol. 48, Issue No. 21, 04-24-2017
Krysteana Scribner
Lepage visits campus, students protest during speech -- Senate controversy continues -- Climate change affects Maine’s markets
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The Free Press Vol. 48, Issue No. 20, 04-17-2017
Krysteana Scribner
Sodexo serves up mixed reviews on college campuses -- Starbucks in Glickman has ties to university dining services
