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Schools and Education

Published
April 7, 2019

Maine white fish a hit in UMF dining hall as university looks to source local

It's healthy food; it adds to consumer demand and gives fishermen more options when they're fishing; and it introduces students to new species.
Published
April 7, 2019

Before Indians mascot vote, Skowhegan board was bombarded with opinions

More than 250 pages of public records shed light on the tumultuous weeks leading to the decision to drop the name.
Published
April 7, 2019

Online learning clicks with University of Maine System students

This spring, 26% of all credit hours in the system are delivered virtually.
Published
April 5, 2019

It’s robot vs. robot as teams from New England compete in Maine

At the Pine Tree District FIRST Robotics Competition in Lewiston, high school robotics teams flex their STEM education muscles and embrace the rivalries with fun and flair.
Published
April 5, 2019

Harvard looking into lucrative sale of coach’s home to father of a prospective student

The allegations do not seem to be related to the recent Operation Varsity Blues scandal.

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Published
April 4, 2019

Maine Maritime receives its largest donation ever: $10 million

The school in Castine is in the midst of a fundraising campaign that would enable it to increase scholarships and student aid.
Published
April 3, 2019

Bill to protect Maine student borrowers gets committee support

Mainers have more than $6 billion in student debt, exacerbated by predatory practices of the student loan industry.
Published
April 3, 2019

Lawmakers endorse bill to protect student loan borrowers

Sen. Eloise Vitelli's proposal for a ‘Student Loan Bill of Rights’ move to the House and Senate with unanimous committee support.
Published
April 3, 2019

First parent agrees to plead guilty in college admissions scam

Neither Hollywood actresses Felicity Huffman nor Lori Loughlin has publicly commented on the allegations.
Published
April 2, 2019

Hearing on Portland’s $118 million school budget draws small turnout

The proposal calls for a 6.5% increase over the city's current $110.6 million education budget.