Trump threatens to withhold funding to schools that don’t fully reopen, attacks CDC guidelines

Trump's threat ran contrary to the traditional Republican stance of giving more control over schools to localities, rather than the federal government.

RSU 73 sets new budget hearing, voting dates

A public hearing is scheduled for Aug. 4, with the budget vote Aug. 18 in Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls.

Bates students demand lower tuition for squeezed semester

A diminished "college experience" ought to cost less, insist more than 500 signers of a petition that details concerns about Bates' plans for the fall. The school, however, insists it has layed out adequate options for on- and off-campus education for its students.

Immigration rules could force some of Maine’s international college students to leave U.S.

Bowdoin College could be hit particularly hard by the rules, which prohibit international students from staying here if all of their classes are taken online.

Auburn’s new superintendent ready to roll up her sleeves

Cornelia "Connie" Brown says she will provide leadership to help improve the city's graduation rate and standardized test scores.

RSU 73 to hold special meeting Tuesday to change budget vote date

The voting date has to be changed because of an error the district's law firm made in the referendum documents.

USM staff and students call for more action to combat racism

University President Glenn Cummings says he was pleased to get recommendations from the faculty and staff, some of whom are hopeful that a meeting with the administration will lead to real change.

ICE issues rules saying international students must leave U.S. if classes go online

The guidelines issued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement add pressure for campuses to reopen even amid growing concerns about the recent spread of COVID-19 among young adults.

Maine families say Supreme Court ruling boosts their case in religious school funding suit

The decision in a Montana case could affect a federal appeals court case in Boston involving 3 Maine families who are seeking school district tuition payments toward the cost of educating their children in religious schools.

University of Maine at Farmington announces return-to-campus plan for fall semester