ORONO, Maine, May 19 -- University of Maine issued the following news release:
Home furnishings left behind in residence halls during student move out will be sold at discounted prices during the University's Clean Sweep Sale from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday, May 22, and from 8 a.m.-noon on Saturday, May 23, at the Alfond Arena.
The proceeds for the sale will support the Black Bear Exchange food pantry, Black Bear Mentors program for local children, community service projects and other offerings from UMaine's Bodwell Center for Service and Volunteerism. Students are informed about the program ahead of the event and encouraged to donate items they no longer need.
Returning from a two-year hiatus during renovations at the Alfond Arena, the sa...