Colleges should step up diversity efforts after affirmative action ruling, Biden administration says

The Education Department issued a report Thursday promoting strategies to increase diversity in the wake of a Supreme Court decision barring colleges from considering the race of applicants in the admission process.

In wake of neo-Nazi rally, Augusta seeks to ensure diversity, equity, inclusion in city practices

One city councilor says a recent racist demonstration in the city shows work to make sure Augusta welcomes diversity can't wait.

School board member’s resignation adds to tumult for York County school district

Jameson Davis, who ran unopposed last year for the RSU 21 seat, announced she was stepping down in a full-page ad in her local paper, saying the board is too focused on diversity, equity and inclusion.

Maine colleges say Supreme Court ruling will harm efforts to create diverse campuses

With race effectively eliminated as a factor in college admissions, Maine schools must refocus their efforts to create diverse student bodies.

Dixfield-based school district to continue Civil Rights Committee this fall

The Civil Rights Committee of RSU 56 includes Civil Rights Teams at Dirigo High School, T.W. Kelly Middle School in Dixfield and Dirigo Elementary School in Peru.

Proposal made to eliminate Lewiston diversity, equity and inclusion position

A proposal made by councilors during a budget discussion would eliminate the city's director of diversity, equity and inclusion, and use grant funds to pay for a similar position within the school department.

With the opening of Papi, variety of Latin cuisines on Maine menus continues to grow

The Puerto Rican-themed restaurant in Portland is the latest addition to a diversifying Latin food scene.

Teacher defends LGBT kindergarten lesson featured in anti-Mills ad

The kindergarten teacher is disappointed that Gov. Mills and the state Department of Education responded to criticism by removing her video lesson from the state's website.

Outdoor Afro brings newcomers and experienced outdoorspeople alike to Auburn trails

The volunteer-led group connects Black people with open-air activities. This weekend, the activity of choice was Nordic skiing.

Bates College receives $1.2 million grant to update curriculum