Town of Orono

06/12/2026

Public meetings and events next week include the Community Potluck (10 Birch Street), Heart of Orono Maine Committee (HOME), Ordinance Review Committee, Finance and Operations Committee, and the Town Office closure on Thursday, June 18.

Stay Engaged! ⬇️

💻 You can learn more about these meetings, including how to attend virtually at orono.org/calendar

▶ Watch meeting recordings and presentations at youtube.com/

06/11/2026

Household Hazardous Waste Collection – This Weekend! 🗑️

Join us for the Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
∙ Saturday, June 13
∙ 8:00AM – 12:00PM
∙ Open to residents of Orono and Old Town
(Proof of residency required)

Recycling Center
246 Gilman Falls Avenue
Old Town, ME

This annual event gives residents a safe and responsible way to dispose of household hazardous waste—helping protect our environment and keep harmful materials out of landfills.

✅ Acceptable Items:

Car batteries
Waste gasoline / kerosene
Propane cylinders
Pesticides & insecticides
Computers & TV monitors
Oil paint & thinners
Engine degreasers
Transmission fluids
Swimming pool chemicals
Aerosol cans
Household cleaners & chemicals

🚫 Items Not Accepted:

Ammunition
Fireworks or explosives
Prescription medications or syringes
Latex paint
Infectious or biological waste
Unknown pressurized cylinders

⚠️ For Everyone’s Safety:

Leave waste in original containers
Never mix chemicals
Do not smoke while handling materials
Pack items upright in sturdy boxes (no plastic garbage bags)
Load your vehicle and drive directly to the drop-off site

06/10/2026

Hey Orono, it's time to make a splash! 💦

The Nickerson Municipal Pool, located by the Orono Middle School, will open Saturday, June 20!! Anticipated operating hours are from noon to 7PM, seven days a week! Operating hours are weather dependent.

Daily admission:
$3 for residents and $6 for non-residents

Season passes:
Single: $40 for residents and $80 for non-residents
Family: $80 for residents and $160 for non-residents

You can order pool passes online: secure.rec1.com/ME/orono-me/catalog

For the most current information on operating hours, fees, and programming, it's advisable to contact the Orono Parks & Recreation Department at 207-889-6913 or email [email protected].

06/09/2026

Happy Election Day! Voting in Orono for today’s State Primary Election is being held in the Town Office Council Chamber, until 8PM.

Accessible parking is available in front of the Fire Department, with access to the Council Chamber front entry ramp.

06/08/2026

Stronger together!

06/08/2026

Learn to Identify and Manage Invasive Plants in Maine 🌿

Join University of Maine Cooperative Extension for a series of invasive plant educational workshops designed to help landowners, gardeners, and community members recognize and respond to invasive species in their area.

The first workshop in the series will be held in Somerset County on June 9 and will feature practical information on identifying invasive plants, understanding their impacts, and exploring management strategies.

Invasive plants can spread quickly and outcompete native vegetation, making early detection and action important for protecting Maine's landscapes and ecosystems.

👉 Learn more and register: https://extension.umaine.edu/agriculture/invasive-plant-educational-workshops/

06/05/2026

Public meetings and events next week include the Community Potluck (10 Birch Street), a Town Council meeting with budget adoption, State of Maine Primary Election, and NECP Committee.

Stay Engaged! ⬇️

💻 You can learn more about these meetings, including how to attend virtually at orono.org/calendar

▶ Watch meeting recordings and presentations at youtube.com/

06/04/2026

Check this out!

Here we come! Tomorrow 6/5/26 we will be running through town with the torch raised in the air. It's for the smiles. It's for inclusion. It means the world to the athletes and even more to us. Line the streets and show support for all the athletes that will be competing in the 2026 Special Olympics Summer Games.

We pick up the torch at the Veazie/Orono town line @ approximately 3:15 P.M. We will make our way to the Steam Plant lot (College Avenue) where we will be met by surrounding agencies to complete the Final Leg and officially start the games at The University of Maine.

06/03/2026

Downtown Traffic Notice 🚧

A contractor will be closing Bruce Farnsworth Way (the alley between the former Margaritas and Black Bear Brewing) on Monday, June 8, and Tuesday, June 9 to paint the exterior of 15 Mill Street.

Please do not leave vehicles parked overnight:

Sunday night into Monday
Monday night into Tuesday

Thank you for your cooperation.

06/02/2026

Summer is officially right around the corner, and for some that means the docks are in, the trailer is loaded, and the car is packed. The Town Office is ready to help you with boat, ATV, trailer, and car registrations!

Summertime can get busy real quick, and with upcoming office closures, we want to remind everyone to swing by earlier rather than later!

Upcoming Office Closures:
Thursday, June 18 (Juneteenth)
Thursday, July 2 (Independence Day Observed)

Special shoutout to the Orono Beautification Committee volunteers for keeping our gardens beautiful and filling our town with color!

Have a great summer!