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Published
August 11, 2023

Labor center launches with goal of teaching, protecting workers’ rights

The Charles Scontras Center for Labor and Community Education, set to open at USM this fall, will offer free classes and workshops for community members who want to learn about labor history and how to organize and lead a union.
Published
August 2, 2023

New bus route linking Gorham, Westbrook, Portland under consideration

GPCOG is studying a new METRO line with more buses and more stops.
Published
June 18, 2023

Juneteenth show will explore what it’s like growing up Black in Maine

The sold-out symposium on Monday will focus on the experiences of multigenerational Black Mainers in the whitest state in the country.
Published
May 18, 2023

Could Maine’s college dorms help solve the homelessness crisis?

A group of advocates and officials said Thursday that they will ask the state to look into opening unused dorms for temporary housing.
Published
May 6, 2023

Thousands awarded degrees as college graduation season begins in Maine

Thousands graduated Saturday at commencement ceremonies at the University of Southern Maine and other UMaine System schools.

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Published
April 30, 2023

USM guitar teacher scores big, as Buffalo orchestra premieres his concerto

As an artist lecturer at the Osher School of Music, José Manuel Lezcano balances teaching, performing and composing.
Published
April 3, 2023

Commentary: Protect women athletes? Show me the money

Laws requiring equal financing and equal pay for men’s and women’s teams would benefit dozens of women athletes at USM and Bowdoin – and thousands nationwide.
Published
March 21, 2023

Study: Young adults are overrepresented in Maine’s criminal justice system

A report from the University of Southern Maine's Catherine E. Cutler Institute calls for expanding diversion and treatment-based criminal justice programs.
Published
March 5, 2023

Maine Voices: UMaine System tuition waiver would benefit students, taxpayers alike

Not only would it help keep Mainers out of debt, but it would also help build a better-educated workforce, making our state more able to attract and retain businesses.
Published
January 26, 2023

Actor Tony Shalhoub announces donations to USM arts center, credits college for launching his career

Shalhoub, who graduated from the University of Southern Maine in 1977, was at the Portland school Thursday, where he was named honorary chairman of the fundraising drive and pledged $150,000 of his own money.