The University of Maine holds a ribbon cutting for its synthetic turf softball field, the first of several improvements planned for athletic facilities on the Orono campus.
Giovanna Guidoboni, formerly associate dean for research and an engineering professor at the University of Missouri, has been named inaugural dean of the Maine College of Engineering and Computing.
Waterville businessman Bill Mitchell renovated the former American Legion Hall at 21 College Ave., where live music, celebrations, comedy performances and other events will be held.