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Orono

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

noun

  1. a town in S Maine.


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“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 • Feb. 9, 2023

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

From Washington Post • Nov. 5, 2022

“No more space, hit replay/It goes on and on,” Orono sings with sullen nonchalance, then repeats “and on” another 16 times.

From New York Times • May 27, 2022

The 51-year-old male driver was critically injured, according to Orono police.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 25, 2021

The French Canadian turned to Frank Orono, squatting within arm’s reach, and patted him on the shoulder.

From Joan of Arc of the North Woods by Day, Holman