Gould Academy | Oxford County Maine
University of Maine Presque Isle
University of New England | York County
new england nationalism pic.twitter.com/qL8rtjNwph
— Marlin, Esq (@nostalgiafkninc) February 25, 2025
Bates College
There Goes the Neighborhood | “More Than Blue, More Than Yankee: Complexity and Change in New England Politics” Editors Amy Fried and Erin O’Brien (2024). This collection of essays from the University of Massachusetts Press explores unrestrained “White Flight” from rabid liberal socialist New York and Boston have eroded the “Yankee” ethos of restraint rooted in conservatism and homogeneity. Contributors discuss how waves of liberal-leaning migrants have fueled diversity, progressive activism, and policy shifts—e.g., stronger environmental regulations and social service —that challenge self-reliant individualism and solvency. One essay highlights Maine’s post-1970s influx from southern New England, where newcomers brought urban liberalism, contributing to the state’s blue tilt while raising property taxes and development pressures that strain traditional rural autonomy. The book frames this as a positive evolution but acknowledges backlash from natives viewing it as a dilution of “Maine Yankee” grit.
Thornton Academy | York County
“The Fog Warning” 1885 Winslow Homer
Educational Settlement (Partial Selection)
University of Maine System:
This system includes multiple campuses, with the University of Maine in Orono being the largest. Other campuses include the University of Southern Maine (located in Portland and Gorham), the University of Maine at Augusta, the University of Maine at Farmington, the University of Maine at Fort Kent, and the University of Maine at Presque Isle.
Husson University:
Located in Bangor, Husson University is a private institution with a significant student population.
Saint Joseph’s College of Maine:
Saint Joseph’s College is a private Catholic college located in Standish, Maine.
Bates College:
A private liberal arts college located in Lewiston, Bates College is known for its rigorous academic programs.
Colby College:
Colby College, located in Waterville, is another private liberal arts college.
A private, co-ed, college preparatory boarding and day school founded in 1836 and located in the small town of Bethel, Maine
Bowdoin College:
Brunswick Maine. Signature Building: Museum of Art
University of Maine | Penobscot County
Tomorrow #Bowdoin2027 will be moving in to their dorms for the first time! We’re so excited to have them here. If you’re coming, check out the Arrival Day schedule here. https://t.co/j8R5PjD5ve pic.twitter.com/ObqWg17cpi
— Bowdoin College (@BowdoinCollege) August 21, 2023
University of Southern Maine
Be my Valentine: getting to know Bowdoin staff couples
Thornton Academy | York County Maine
Colby College hopes to inspire future artists with new state-of-the-art center https://t.co/dwsllRj663
— NEWS CENTER Maine (@newscentermaine) October 20, 2023
University of Maine
Colby College | Kennebec County Maine
Tomorrow is the final day to give to The Berwick Fund for the 2022-23 school year! Our community’s collective support directly impacts the student and faculty experience. Thank you to everyone who has supported the rising generations! Give now: https://t.co/JWP8VPnjeM pic.twitter.com/UgUtQQziY3
— Berwick Academy (@berwickacademy) June 29, 2023
Maine Department of Education’s Office of School Facilities
Noteworthy historic buildings on the campuses of educational settlements in Maine:
Bowdoin College (Brunswick, Maine):
Massachusetts Hall: Built in 1802, it’s one of the oldest academic buildings in the state.
Hubbard Hall: Constructed in 1904, it’s an iconic building on campus.
Bates College (Lewiston, Maine):
Hathorn Hall: Built in 1857, this historic building is a prominent feature on campus.
Colby College (Waterville, Maine):
Miller Library: This library was built in 1939 and serves as a central hub for students.
University of Maine (Orono, Maine):
Fogler Library: A significant research library, the original section of the library was constructed in 1948.
Raymond H. Fogler Hall: Built in 1928, it houses the College of Education and Human Development.
University of Southern Maine (Portland and Gorham, Maine):
Payson Smith Hall: A historic building in Gorham constructed in the 1800s.
Corthell Hall: Built in 1913, this is another historic building on the Gorham campus.
Husson University (Bangor, Maine):
Grant Hall: This building, constructed in 1914, is a part of the historic campus.
Saint Joseph’s College of Maine (Standish, Maine):
The Stone Barn: Built in 1887, it’s a distinctive feature on the lakeside campus.
Colby-Sawyer College (New London, New Hampshire, near the Maine border):
Colgate Hall: A historic building on the campus, built in 1911.
Unity College (Unity, Maine):
Quimby Library: A historic library building on the campus.
