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Schools and Education

Published
October 20, 2017

Colby College launches $750 million campaign

Several donors who have already made a large dent in that goal are lauded at Friday's ceremony.
Published
October 20, 2017

Education committee endorses board members for Maine Maritime, UMaine system

Ande Smith, who narrowly lost a 2016 bid for Congress, will head to MMA, pending Senate approval.
Published
October 19, 2017

Neo-Nazi Spencer drowned out by protests

Counter demonstrators outnumber Spencer supporters at the University of Florida.
Published
October 19, 2017

Portrait of Bonny Eagle senior with his gun won’t be in high school yearbook

The school in Standish rejects the photo based on its policies against guns, or images of guns on clothing, in school.
Published
October 19, 2017

Protester at UMaine serenaded with a love song

A man who showed up to protest during Coming Out Week gets to hear an Elvis Presley classic.

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Published
October 19, 2017

UNE receives $1.3 million to develop better ways to farm seaweed

The university says the research will include develop 3D modeling to simulate weather and wave stresses on farms in the open ocean.
Published
October 17, 2017

Students from across Maine take part in science day in Augusta

Maine Earth Science Day featured interactive exhibits on geology, lightning, gold prospecting and topography at the Maine State Museum.
Published
October 16, 2017

As social trends ebbed and flowed, Farmingdale teacher steadfast over 51-year career

Phyllis McDonough, 72, says the interactions with students in the Hall-Dale school district are what inspires her.
Published
October 16, 2017

Drums, whoops and war paint: Team spirit, or racial mockery?

A Native American complains that Wells' school nickname, 'Warriors,' fostered behavior at a football game by students and adults that is offensive to her culture.
Published
October 16, 2017

USM builds an all-faiths place to pray on Portland campus

The new room is a response to students' calls for a more accommodating space to pray and better hours.