Orono: Where Black Bears Roam & Local Business Thrives Home to the University of Maine, Orono blends small-town charm with big-campus energy. From tailgates at Alfond Arena to craft brews along the Stillwater River, this is a community that supports its own. Whether you’re a student startup, a family-owned shop on Mill Street, or a contractor serving UMaine faculty, we help Orono businesses stand out in a town that proudly bleeds blue.