UMA to offer online financial literacy course for high school students

The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the needs for financial literacy and online college courses, according to local educators.

Maine colleges will encourage, not require, students to get vaccinated

Several campuses say they are strongly encouraging their students and staff to get vaccinations but won't require them as long as the vaccines are authorized only for emergency use by the FDA.

Maine business, education groups tout economic benefits of immigration reform

More than 80 companies and organizations have signed a pledge saying Maine's economic future relies on state and federal policies that encourage immigration.

A glimpse to the future: An engineering life

Thomasina Lester of South Paris has lived her passion for STEM since kindergarten.

UMaine at Augusta, Farmington partner to offer nursing program

As nurses in central Maine reach retirement age, 3,000 positions are expected to open over the next five years.

CMCC adds six staff members

CMCC adds six staff members

Judge slams DeVos for rejecting 94% of student loan relief claims

A federal judge threatens to suspend the agency from rejecting further requests, saying its approach 'hangs borrowers out to dry.'

UMaine students sue for refunds over coronavirus shutdown

They are seeking tuition refunds over the UMaine System's decision to move online during the coronavirus pandemic this past spring.

Unity College transformation had seeds in strategic choices before pandemic

Former faculty say the college's mission has been abandoned, but the administration says the institution is adapting as needed to ensure its survival.