Community colleges attract Maine students wary of campus life during COVID-19

Some Maine students are opting to enroll at their local community colleges rather than four-year schools, driven by uncertainties about residential life and how courses will be taught during the pandemic.

Maine college leaders collaborating on ‘framework’ to reopen campuses

Presidents of Maine's public and private colleges and universities are hoping to present recommendations to Gov. Janet Mills next month.

Gov. Mills eases some workforce training rules in high-demand fields

A community college system program is working on free online training programs in fields such as medical assisting.

Baxter Academy will close, transition to remote learning amid coronavirus spread

As K-12 schools around Maine announced plans to cancel or postpone large events and activities, the charter school said Thursday it will transition to distance learning by Monday.

Employers flock to 80-year-old apprenticeship program amid workforce crunch

Rapidly growing participation in the state-administered program is raising concerns that it will become overwhelmed.

No tuition increase at Maine’s community colleges this fall

Employer symposium provides networking, information

Voters to consider higher ed bonds

Bates College grad chosen to lead community college system

Interim president named for Maine Community College