ORONO, Maine — The school year is just around the corner, and the University of Maine is buzzing with excitement as close to 1,500 incoming freshmen arrived on campus Friday, ready to begin their college journey.

Move-in day at the Orono campus is always a big moment, and this year was no different. With vehicles packed full of essentials — from bedding to posters — students and families made their way to dorms to settle in.

“I got a bunch of NASCAR stuff I’m gonna put all over, and so that'll be fun to make this place my own,” said Ian St. Germain, one of the many new students getting his room set up.

Helping make the day run smoothly were more than 400 UMaine volunteers, including students, staff, and faculty.

“Volunteers really provide a position of support,” said Harris Magee, a

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