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Orono

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[awr-uh-noh, ohr-] / ˈɔr əˌnoʊ, ˈoʊr- /

noun

  1. a town in S Maine.


Example Sentences

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The University of New England in Biddeford and Portland and the University of Maine in Machias and Orono closed their campuses.

From New York Times

“They are Gopher fans for this week,” said Striggow, who played at Orono High School in the Minneapolis area.

From Washington Times

Penalizing researchers for actively managing their mental health is counterproductive, says Seth Campbell, a glaciologist at the University of Maine, Orono.

From Science Magazine

“When operating properly, it’s great,” says animal health specialist Deborah Bouchard, who directs the Aquaculture Research Institute at the University of Maine, Orono.

From Science Magazine

The spring weather in Orono, Maine, would seem to offer plenty of preparation for the chills and thrills of postseason baseball.

From Washington Post