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10 Things to do Before Labor Day in Southern Maine

Memorial Day might mark the unofficial start of summer, but plenty of Mainers will tell you it doesn’t really feel like summer until the Fourth of July, when the rain tapers off and the water finally warms up. Keep reading to discover 10 ways to make the most of Southern Maine before Labor Day sneaks up and it’s time to head back into the classroom.

Monthly Roundup: July

July Monthly Roundup Welcome to the Monthly Roundup, your go-to guide for what’s happening at the University of Southern Maine and across the Greater Portland area each month! During the summer, we feature community festivals and local events happening acrossRead More

Monthly Roundup: June

June Monthly Roundup Welcome to the Monthly Roundup, your go-to guide for what’s happening at the University of Southern Maine and across the Greater Portland area each month! During the summer, we feature community festivals and local events happening acrossRead More

Class of ’26: Meet Najmo Ahmed, USM’s Student Commencement Speaker

Najmo Ahmed has a lot going on. She’s finishing her bachelor’s degree in social and behavioral sciences at the University of Southern Maine, interning at the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, and working toward a master’s in public health — all while preparing a commencement address her mother doesn’t even know about. Keep reading to hear how she got here, what drives her, and what she wants people to take away from her story.

Monthly Roundup: May

may Monthly Roundup Welcome to the Monthly Roundup, your go-to guide for what’s happening at the University of Southern Maine and across the Greater Portland area each month! From campus performances, concerts and student events to local festivals, cultural happeningsRead More

Monthly Roundup: April

Welcome to the Monthly Round-Up for April 2026! As spring arrives and campus comes alive, this month is loaded with events, activities, and experiences you won’t want to miss. Keep reading to discover what’s happening on campus and across Southern Maine this month.