We have extended the deadline – Please send nominations for this yearā€™s student commencement speaker by March 15th

Nominations must come from faculty or staff. Students you nominate should have, in your opinion, the writing and speaking skills necessary to deliver compelling remarks. If you are interested in submitting a nomination, here is what you need to do:

• Talk to the student first and make sure they are willing to deliver remarks five minutes in length to an audience that numbers in the thousands.
• Make sure the student has a GPA of 3.0 or higher (you can check with the Registrarā€™s Office at 621-3144).
• Make sure the student is graduating this year with either an Associate’s or a Bachelorā€™s degree.
• Complete the online nomination form, which can be found below.
• If your nominee is selected, you will be asked to work with that student as needed with their remarks, in collaboration with Virginia LaFlamme, Marketing Content Specialist.

The deadline for submitting a nomination is March 15th.

Finalists will be contacted and asked for a writing sample of commencement remarks and asked why they are interested in speaking at commencement. The Commencement Committee will review the finalistsā€™ responses and make their selection for student speaker.

UMA is pleased to announce that Aaron Rosenblum will deliver this yearā€™s commencement keynote address at the Augusta Civic Center on May 9th, 2026.

UMA will welcome Aaron Rosenblum, engagement and education coordinator at the ACLU of Maine, as the keynote speaker for the 2026Ā  commencement ceremony.Ā 

Before joining the ACLU of Maine in 2025, Aaron worked as an adult services librarian at the Portland Public Library and previously with the  Louisville Free Public Library, where he developed community programs and outreach initiatives designed to connect diverse audiences with information and civic life.   

Aaron is also an artist whose performances and media work have been presented across North America and internationally. 

He holds a Master of Library and Information Science from McGill University and a Bachelor of Arts in music and cultural studies from Hampshire College.

Rosenblum will address the Class of 2026 at commencement, sharing reflections drawn from a career rooted in community engagement, creativity, and public service.

The Ā鶹APP (UMA) will recognize two exceptional graduates with Distinguished Alumni Awards during its 2025 Commencement Ceremony, to be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, at the Augusta Civic Center.

This yearā€™s honorees are Justin Chenette ā€™21, a public servant and communications leader, and Mary E. Gibson ā€™07, a nationally recognized archivist and advocate for Indigenous cultural preservation.

Chenette, a graduate of Ā鶹APP Public Administration program, made history as the youngest lawmaker in Maine and the youngest openly LGBTQ+ legislator elected in the entire country. He currently serves as a York County Commissioner and works as Senior Director of Public Relations and Advancement at Sweetser, one of Maineā€™s largest and oldest mental health organizations. His career has been defined by breaking barriers and creating opportunity for others.

He has authored and passed ethics reform legislation, founded a scholarship fund that has supported dozens of students over the past decade, and wrote a childrenā€™s book on civic engagement. Chenette has been recognized with several honors including being named to 40 Under 40 lists by Mainebiz and The Advocate magazine, earning a Harvard Kennedy School Fellowship, and receiving Presidential Volunteer Service Awards from two U.S. Presidents.

Gibson, who graduated summa cum laude from Ā鶹APP Information and Library Science program, is the founder and Executive Director of the Noowuh Knowledge Center in Elko, Nevada. A proud member of the Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone, she has dedicated her career to protecting and promoting Newe language, culture and history.

Her work spans archiving, education and advocacy ā€“ from preserving collections of tribal history to representing her community at the United Nations and testifying on Native land and water rights. She also serves on advisory boards for the National Science Foundation and Great Basin Resource Watch, and she frequently mentors youth and educators through outreach and cultural programming.

UMA President Jenifer Cushman praised both alumni for their contributions to their communities and for embodying the universityā€™s mission. ā€œJustin and Mary represent the transformative power of education and the lasting impact UMA graduates have across the state, the nation and the world,ā€ Cushman said. ā€œWe are proud to honor their achievements and leadership.ā€ The ceremony will also feature keynote remarks from attorney Michael-Corey F. Hinton, an honorary degree presentation to Charles ā€œChuckā€ Hays, and remarks from student speaker Shannon ā€œMacā€ McNamara. The event will be held in person and live-streamed at , with ASL interpretation and ADA access provided.

UMA will celebrate the achievements of its Class of 2025 at this yearā€™s commencement ceremony, recognizing approximately 500 graduates and honoring several distinguished leaders in the community.

UMA is honored to welcome Michael-Corey F. Hinton, a respected attorney and citizen of the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Sipayik, as this yearā€™s keynote speaker. Hinton leads the Tribal Nations Practice Group at Drummond Woodsum in Portland, advising Tribal Nations on federal Indian law, environmental policy and economic development. 

His career includes prior roles with the National Indian Gaming Commission and the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, as well as ongoing work as a trustee of the Abbe Museum and member of the Thompson Brothersā€™ 4 the Future Foundation Executive Committee. Hintonā€™s work reflects a deep commitment to service, advocacy and leadership.

UMA President Jenifer Cushman praised the graduating class for their dedication and perseverance. ā€œĀ鶹APP Class of 2025 represents the strength and determination it takes to pursue higher education in todayā€™s world,ā€ she said. ā€œWe are proud to celebrate their achievements and confident they will make a meaningful impact in their communities and careers.ā€

In addition to celebrating its graduates, UMA will recognize several individuals for their exceptional contributions to their communities and fields:

• Student speaker Shannon ā€œMacā€ McNamara, graduating with a Bachelor of Architecture degree, will address her fellow classmates. Known for her creativity, perseverance and passion for using design as a force for good, McNamara embodies the innovative spirit of Ā鶹APP architecture program.
  
• UMA will confer an honorary degree on Chuck Hays, a transformative leader in Maineā€™s healthcare landscape. UMA recognizes his longstanding commitment to accessible, community-based care.
  
• Distinguished Alumni Awards will be presented to Justin Chenette and Mary Gibson.
  • Justin Chenette ā€™21, is a dynamic public servant, communications leader, author and founder of a nonprofit scholarship fund that empowers future leaders. Through his personal and professional work, Chenette champions civic engagement, mental health and expanding educational access. He has earned national recognition, including 40 Under 40 honors from The Advocate and MaineBiz, as well as Presidential Volunteer Service Awards from Presidents Bush and Obama. Chenette completed his postbaccalaureate in public administration at UMA in 2021.
  • Mary Gibson ā€™07, founder of the Noowuh Knowledge Center, is an advocate for Indigenous rights and cultural preservation. She works to protect the language, heritage and history of the Western Shoshone people while advancing human rights both locally and internationally. She has represented her community at the United Nations and leads youth and community efforts in cultural education and environmental justice. Her work reflects her commitment to keeping Indigenous knowledge alive through grassroots action and global advocacy. Gibson earned her bachelorā€™s degree in information and library science from UMA in 2007.

Ā鶹APP 2025 commencement ceremony will be held Saturday, May 10, at 10 a.m. at the Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive, Augusta.

For those unable to attend in person, the ceremony will be livestreamed and available for later viewing at , where additional details about the event can also be found.

UMA is committed to making commencement accessible to all. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be available throughout the ceremony, and the Augusta Civic Center is ADA compliant. Family members and guests who need accommodations are encouraged to contact Sydney Olson by April 28 at 207-262-7825, toll-free at 1-877-862-1234, ext. 7825, or via email at sydney.olson@maine.edu.

Charles Danforth Gallery
Jewett Hall, Ā鶹APP
May 4 – May 23, 2024

Opening Reception and Artist Talk in the Danforth Gallery,

Immediately following Commencement on May 4, 2024, at Noon

The graduating Art students of the Ā鶹APP will exhibit their senior thesis artwork in the Charles Danforth Gallery on Ā鶹APP Augusta campus in an exhibition entitled Trust the Process. The exhibition includes the work of seven artists and will open at noon with a public reception immediately after Commencement on Saturday, May 4.

Trust the Process reflects the evolution of each artistā€™s concepts and work over the past semester, using the tools of self- and faculty-critiques. Exhibiting artists include Emily Allen, Julia Dry, Des Dumais, Bruce Forbes, Donald L. Patten, Sophia Reyes, and Jared Winslow.

Trust the Process is on view from May 4 – May 23, 2024, and the public is welcome to visit the gallery in Jewett Hall, which is open on Mondays through Fridays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The UMA community and the general public are invited to the opening reception and artist talk on May 4 at noon.

Follow the Danforth Gallery on and , and on their website: .

Artist Biographies

Emily Allen (Gardiner, Maine): Emily Allen is an aspiring illustrator who works primarily in 2-dimensions with media ranging from graphite and paint to digital drawings. Over the past three years, Emily developed a story that she is translating into a graphic novel. Several completed pages for this novel, along with a myriad of her preparatory sketches for this work are on view in the exhibition. After graduation, Emily will pursue a masterā€™s degree in illustration, eventually publishing her complete graphic novel.

Julia Dry (Hallowell, Maine): Julia Dry is a mixed media artist who primarily works with sterling silver, enamel, and copper to create sculptures and jewelry pieces. While the subject of her work is often changing, her love for color has stayed consistent. Juliaā€™s process centers experimentation and research to better understand her chosen materials. She hopes to pursue a masterā€™s degree after graduation.

Des Dumais (Fort Kent, Maine): Des Dumais is a tattoo artist. She moved from Fort Kent to Augusta to pursue her dream of being a tattoo artist. Her fine arts education has given Des the tools and knowledge to excel in her career. Des creates tattoos that not only adorn the skin, but also resonate with the spirit within. Each session is an opportunity to forge a connection, leaving a mark that transcends the physical and becomes a part of the wearer’s identity.

Bruce Forbes (Philipsburg, Pennsylvania): Bruce Forbes is a photographer who moved to Augusta long ago for work reasons. He focuses on portraiture, but also engages in landscape photography, especially scenes from the Kennebec River and the city of Augusta. Bruce also pursues street photography during warmer weather. He brings his training in composition and color to his photographic work. In addition to his portraiture and landscape work, he hopes to photograph a series centered upon truck stops this summer.

Donald L. Patten (Belfast, Maine): Donald is a draftsman, oil painter, and ceramicist. In the past, old master painters would depict historically significant disasters that happened to them to cope. A student of the old masters, Donald has made a series of drawings that represent his pandemic experiences by referencing past masterpieces that depict the embodied experience of trauma. After graduating, he will display oil paintings and ceramic artworks at several art markets around Maine before pursuing an MFA degree.

Sophia Reyes (Houston, Texas): Sophia is an interdisciplinary artist residing in Maine. The Houston, Texas native primarily works with photography, digital art, and printmaking. With photography being her first love, she centers her printmaking practice on captured memories using the aid of digital tools and traditional printmaking techniques to bring these images to life. Her work explores the themes of home and identity through the navigation and reflection of personal narratives and experiences of a first generation Mexican American.

Jared Winslow (New Sharon, Maine): Jared is a mixed media artist who works primarily with inks, gouache and watercolor to create fine drawings and illustrations. Jared’s works feature a wide range of subjects, but one consistent theme is his passion for nature and plant life. His artistic process involves finding inspiration by immersing himself in natural environments, sketching intricate details, and then experimenting with compositions. His approach allows him to layer materials. After graduation, he hopes to pursue his masterā€™s degree.

Following are a few highlights of the speakers and honorees for the Commencement Ceremony:

Commencement Address ā€“ Enock Glidden, ā€˜16

Enock Glidden is a disabled athlete, adventurer, motivational speaker, and an advocate for others with disabilities. Enock has lived to overcome lifeā€™s challenges, breaking physical barriers and defying odds, all the while inspiring others to consider ā€œHow can I?ā€ Through his work with Maine Trail Finder, he is showcasing all of the amazing outdoor spaces available to people in Maine while also helping to improve access.

ā€œUMA is delighted to have Enock provide the keynote address at our Commencement program,ā€ said Interim President and Provost Joseph Szakas. ā€œHis drive and determination symbolizes all those who overcome lifeā€™s challenges, breaking barriers and defying odds. He is an inspiration to many, and Iā€™m glad we can call him an alumnus.ā€

Student Speaker

Virginia Laflamme is a Liberal Studies major with a double minor in Womenā€™s and Genders Studies and English. Virginia decided to complete her Bachelorā€™s degree in 2021 when her 25-year career as a massage therapist was paused due to the COVID pandemic. During her time at UMA, Virginia has excelled in the areas of academics, community service, and leadership. Following graduation, Virginia plans to pursue graduate education and career opportunities focused on social justice.

Distinguished Student

The 2023 Distinguished Student Award recipient is Jennifer Christiansen, a Justice Studies/ Pre-Law student. She has contributed in numerous ways to UMA, including her role as a Community Advisor at Ā鶹APP residence halls, developing a new Mediation Practicum course with faculty, and supporting a variety of student life activities. After graduation, Jenn will be attending the University of Maine School of Law, where she plans to study business and corporate law.

Distinguished Alumni

Ā鶹APP 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient is Eddie GreyFox Burges. After completing the Certificate in Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Technician 2013, Eddie continued his studies and went on to earn the Bachelor of Science in Mental Health and Human Services in 2017. His positive impact upon communities and organizations in Maine has been enormous, and include the Wellness Mobile Foundation, American Red Cross, and Sweetser, just to name a few.

Professor Emerita

Nursing Professor Terry Colby will be recognized and conferred as Professor Emerita of Nursing, a distinct honor based on the recommendation of her faculty colleagues. Professor Colby joined Ā鶹APP Nursing program in the fall of 1982, and during her 40 year tenure, she has served in a variety of roles both within UMA and throughout Maine that have helped nursing education and the profession excel. As noted by her peers, ā€œProfessor Colby has set the standard high for nursing excellence.ā€

More than 500 graduates in the Class of 2022 will be honored through a Commencement program that will also be live streamed at 10:00 a.m. on May 14, 2022. The link to view the live stream ceremony will be available at .

The ceremony will incorporate Ā鶹APP traditions of this milestone event, including a Commencement address and student speakers, as well as the presentation of awards and honorary degrees and, most importantly, the conferring of degrees to Ā鶹APP graduates. The class of 2022 will also include graduates of Ā鶹APP first graduate programs: the Master of Science in Cybersecurity and a graduate certificate in Substance Use Disorders.

After the initial broadcast, the 2022 Commencement will be posted on the UMA website. This will allow graduates to plan viewing events with family and friends at a date and time convenient to them.

Following are a few highlights of the speakers and honorees for this yearā€™s Commencement Ceremony:

Commencement Address

Anthony James, Jr., Ph.D.

2021- 2022 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant at UMA

Associate Professor of Family Science and Social Work

Miami University

Honorary Degree Recipient

Shawn Yardley

CEO, Community Concepts

Student Remarks

Cassidy Lessner, Corinth, ME

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Dexter Distinguished Student Award

Celena Zacchai, Camden, ME

Bachelor of Arts in Social Science

Distinguished Alumni Award

Lina Cloutier Michaud, ā€˜10

Bachelor of Science in Mental Health & Human Services

Emeriti

Kenneth Elliott, Ph.D.
Former Professor of Psychology

Frank Ellis, Ph.D.
Former Professor of Psychology and Human Services

Thomas Abbott, Ph.D.
Former Dean of Libraries and Distance Education

Additional information with links to view the commencement is available at .

AUGUSTA-The Ā鶹APP will hold two virtual commencement ceremonies to celebrate the Classes of 2020 and 2021. Last year, due to the pandemic, the Class of 2020 Commencement was postponed. This year CDC and state pandemic protocols continue to restrict large gatherings resulting in the virtual events.

Nearly 600 graduates in the Class of 2020 will be honored through a Commencement program that will premiere over YouTube at 10:00 a.m. on May 8, 2021.Ā  The Class of 2021, with over 500 graduates, will have its own Commencement program aired over YouTube at 2:00 p.m. on May 8, 2021.Ā  The links to view both virtual ceremonies will be available atĀ uma.edu/commencement.

These virtual ceremonies will incorporate as many of Ā鶹APP traditions as possible, including a Commencement address and student speakers, as well as the presentation of awards and honorary degrees and, most importantly, the confirmation of degrees to Ā鶹APP graduates.

After the initial broadcasts, the 2020 and 2021 Commencements will be posted on the UMA website. This will allow graduates to plan ā€œviewingā€ events with family and friends at a date and time convenient to them.

Following are a few highlights of the speakers and honorees for each Commencement Ceremony:

2020 and 2021 Commencement Address ā€“Ā 

2020 Honorary Degree Recipient ā€“Ā , Travis Mills Foundation
2021 Honorary Degree Recipient ā€“Ā , NASA Astronaut

2020 Student Speaker ā€“ Courtney Allen of Augusta, Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
2021 Student Speaker ā€“ Melissa Meserve of Limington, Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies

2021 Student Speaker – Dylan Morin of Howland, Bachelor of Arts in English

2020 Dexter Distinguished Student Award ā€“ Courtney Allen

2021 Dexter Distinguished Student Award ā€“ Samantha Brown of Saint Albans, Bachelor of Arts in Biology

2020 Distinguished Alumni Award ā€“ Debra McIntyre ’11
2021 Distinguished Alumni Award ā€“ Emily Christiansen ’20

2021 Distinguished Achievement Award ā€“ MF Chip Gavin, Chief Facilities Management and General Services Officer for the University of Maine System.

Additional information with links to view the 2020 and 2021 virtual commencements is available atĀ .

United States Senator Angus King

President Rebecca Wyke is pleased to announce that United States Senator Angus King will provide the Commencement Address at UMA’s 52nd graduation ceremony on May 9, 2020.

In January 2013, Angus King became Maineā€™s first Independent United States Senator, filling the same seat once held by storied Maine leaders Edmund Muskie, George Mitchell, and Olympia Snowe.

He is a member of the Armed Services Committee, the Select Committee on Intelligence, the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Senator King also served as the 72nd Governor of Maine, and during his two terms in the Blaine House, he focused on economic development and job creation. Then-Governor King also achieved significant reforms in education, mental health services, land conservation, environmental protection, and the delivery of state services.

Senator King is married to Mary Herman and has four sons, Angus III, Duncan, James, and Ben, one daughter, Molly, and six grandchildren. He attended Dartmouth College and the University of Virginia Law School. In his free time, he enjoys exploring the Maine outdoors ā€“ either on his Harley or with his family in their camper.

As part of commencement program, Honorary Degree of Humane Letters will be awarded to SSG Travis Mills.

SSG Travis Mills

UMA will recognize SSG Travis Mills with an Honorary Degree in Humane Letters. Mills is a recalibrated warrior, motivational speaker, actor, author and an advocate for veterans and amputees.

On April 10, 2012, United States Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills of the 82nd Airborne was critically injured on his third tour of duty in Afghanistan by an IED (improvised explosive device) while on patrol, losing portions of both legs and both arms. He is one of only five servicemen from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan ever to survive quadruple amputee injuries.

Thanks to his amazing strength, courage, an incredible will to live, the heroic actions of the men in his unit, the prayers of thousands, and all the healthcare providers at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, near Washington D.C., Mills continues to overcome the obstacles of living life as a quadruple amputee. Every day is a battle, but Mills continues to astound everyone with his progress and with his amazing spirit. SSG Travis Mills is a genuine American hero, and for his incredible sacrifice, we are forever in his debt.

In September 2013, Mills founded the , a nonprofit organization, formed to benefit and assist wounded and injured veterans. Mills and the foundation are actively involved with several veteran organizations namely, the Travis Mills Foundation Retreat in Maine. The Travis Mills Foundation supports recalibrated veterans and their families through long-term programs that help these heroic men and women overcome physical obstacles, strengthen their families, and provide well-deserved rest and relaxation.

The retreat located in the Belgrade Lakes Region provides an all-inclusive, all-expenses-paid, barrier-free vacation in Maine where they participate in adaptive activities and bond with other veteran families.

Ā鶹APP

UMA transforms the lives of students of every age and background across the State of Maine and beyond through access to high-quality distance and on-site education, excellence in student support, civic engagement, and professional and liberal arts programs.

UMA is the third largest public university in Maine. In addition to its main campus in the stateā€™s capital, UMA also serves students at its campus in Bangor (UMA Bangor) and through UMA Centers around the state. With its multiple locations and long-term expertise in online and distance learning, UMA is generally considered the university of choice for Mainers of all ages who want to attend college without uprooting their lives.

Commencement Speakers

Photo of Judith Meyer

The ceremony will include a commencement address by Judith Meyer, Executive Editor of the Sun Journal, Kennebec Journal, and Morning Sentinel.

ā€œUMA is pleased to have Judith Meyer participate in our Commencement activities,ā€ said President Wyke.Ā  ā€œGiven her background with the Maine Freedom of Information Coalition and a career in journalism, she will provide a unique perspective on our year-long academic theme of ā€˜Freedom of Speechā€™.ā€

Meyer is also executive editor of seven weekly newspapers owned by the Sun Media Group. She has been a journalist since 1990 and is the former editorial page editor for the Sun Journal.Ā  She was named Maineā€™s Journalist of the Year in 2003. Currently, Meyer serves as vice president of the Maine Freedom of Information Coalition and is a member of the Right to Know Advisory Committee to the Legislature.Ā  She serves on the New England Newspaper & Press Association Board of Directors and was the 2018 recipient of the Judith Vance Weld Brown Spirit of Journalism Award in New England.

Lian Oyerbides of Augusta, who will graduate magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Justice Studies, is the student speaker.Ā  Of Korean ancestry, born and raised in China, Lian is fluent in four languages (Mandarin, English, Korean, and Japanese).Ā  She arrived in Maine nearly 20 years ago with a teaching degree from China.

Her journey with UMA began when circumstances in her life, including an abusive relationship, required her to seek opportunities to support herself and her son and most importantly to pursue a dream to help other domestic abuse victims by becoming a lawyer.Ā  One of the many adult learners at UMA, Lian maintained family and work obligations while navigating her college career and obtaining a degree in Justice Studies.Ā  During this time, she undertook various employment positions including starting a language interpretation and instruction business and teaching adult education courses in Chinese language and culinary arts.Ā  She also volunteers at the Family Violence Project as a board member and on the helpline and at the Child Protective Division of the Maine State Attorney General’s Office as a legal researcher.

Since 2014, she has been employed as a correctional officer with the Kennebec County Sheriffā€™s Office.Ā  Upon graduation, Oyerbides will continue her education in Houston, Texas as she pursues her law degree.

UMA will also recognize Oyebides with the Kathleen Dexter Distinguished Student Award. This honor is awarded to a student who demonstrates scholarship; participation and leadership in co-curricular activities; and service to the wider community.Ā  The award is named for former UMA Dean of Students, Kathleen Dexter who retired in 2016 after 29 years with the university.

Honorary Degree

Photo of Randall Liberty

UMA will also recognize Randall Liberty with an Honorary Degree in Humane Letters. Liberty is Commissioner of the Maine Department of Corrections and a 1998 graduate of the Ā鶹APP.

Prior to his appointment as DOC Commissioner by Governor Janet Mills, Liberty was Warden of the Maine State Prison for three years and served as Sheriff of Kennebec County for seven years.Ā  Commissioner Liberty is a decorated veteran with a 24-year record of service in the Army National Guard and the Army Reserve.Ā  He taught military history at West Point and served 10 months as a Command Sergeant Major of a transition team embedded with Iraqi infantry in Fallujah.

As Kennebec County Sheriff and Maine State Prison Warden, he developed and instituted innovative programs that serve as rehabilitative opportunities for the incarcerated. Programs at the Maine State Prison include inmate gardening and recycling, a veterans’ pod, yoga instruction, and a hospice program.Ā  He is a strong advocate for programs that reduce prison recidivism rates.Ā  His innovative approach to those in incarceration was profiled in .

Distinguished Achievement Award

The UMA Distinguished Achievement AwardĀ will be presented on Saturday to George Smith, author and former Executive Director of the Sportsmanā€™s Alliance of Maine. The Distinguished Achievement Award recognizes an individual for outstanding achievements in their profession or service to their community, state, or country.

Smith of Mount Vernon has distinguished himself in his profession and service to the community, state, and country.Ā  His career includes his long association with the Sportsmanā€™s Alliance of Maine, including 18 years as Executive Director, service in our nationā€™s capital in Congressman David Emeryā€™s office, advocacy to maintain Maineā€™s environment, service to the community of Mount Vernon on the planning board and as selectman, and 39 years of dedication to the Dr. Shaw Memorial Library.

He has written a weekly editorial column published in the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel for 28 years and columns for The Maine Sportsman magazine since 1977.Ā  He writes an outdoor news blog posted on his website and the website of the Bangor Daily News, cited by the Maine Press Association in 2014 as the stateā€™s best sports blog.

Smith has had three books published: A Life Lived Outdoors, Maine Sporting Camps, and Take It From ME, written with his wife Linda. For 13 seasons, he was also the co-host of the TV Program “Wildfire“, a unique television talk show focused on hunting, fishing, conservation, and environmental issues.