UMaine System pauses health insurance change after retirees sue

The lawsuit stems from the decision to switch the retirees from a group benefits plan to a Medicare exchange.

Auburn school district considers job cuts in next budget

The City Council, which must approve the School Committee's budget, is looking for no local increase next year.

RSU 9 cautiously closes Farmington area schools Wednesday

With two COVID-19 cases at RSU 9 confirmed and a backlogged CDC, select schools will close for an extended period.

Timeline for hiring new Lewiston High principal to begin in December

The School Committee on Monday night debated its role in the process.

Lewiston High School prepares for return of students

The high school was disinfected 'top to bottom' this week after an outbreak of COVID-19.

Oxford Hills parent expresses concerns about remote learning

After considering surge in COVID-19 cases, Lewiston board rejects motion to close schools

Members agreed that a decision to go to fully remote instruction would likely have to be made sometime in the near future.

UMaine System to hire ombudsman to assist retirees with insurance change

The ombudsman will be charged with helping to guide the transition to a new health insurance exchange that has met pushback from unions and retired employees.

Its finances stronger than expected, Bates delivers pay hikes to staff

The Lewiston college has not been hit as hard as anticipated by costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Saint Joseph’s College closes campus after surge in COVID-19 cases

The private school in Standish says 12 students have tested positive in the past week, forcing it to immediately transition to a remote learning system.