Schools and Education
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PublishedMay 10, 2025
Dr. Nirav Shah urges UMF graduates to consider ‘what we owe each other’ at commencement
Despite being forced inside by inclement weather, the University of Maine at Farmington recognized its class of 2025 with 3 ceremonies.
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PublishedMay 8, 2025
Mt. Ararat principal plans more training, supervision after hazing investigation
But before his presentation Thursday, some players' parents expressed frustrations that the investigation into the allegations was not neutral or complete.
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PublishedMay 8, 2025
Maine students head outdoors for Life Happens Outside Challenge
The weeklong challenge, which begins Friday, motivates middle school students to spend more time outdoors, offering a chance to win cash prizes while fostering well-being in students and staff.
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PublishedMay 7, 2025
Federal judge deals another blow to church in Hutchinson Center dispute
A judge denied an evangelical church's latest request to stop the sale of the Belfast building by the University of Maine System, which the church quickly appealed.
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PublishedMay 7, 2025
Portland mock trial team prepares for first national competition in decades
Eight Casco Bay students will portray prosecutors, defense attorneys and witnesses as part of the extracurricular competition that combines elements of legal analysis, public speaking and theater.
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PublishedMay 5, 2025
UMaine to reinstate graduate student funding in Orono
Originally halted in March, the University of Maine System will honor existing financial offers as well as provide new offers for the flagship's graduate students.
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PublishedMay 5, 2025
Mainers worry about repaying student loans as Education Department resumes collection
Nearly 190,000 borrowers in Maine hold a collective $6.5 billion in student loan debt that the federal government is now taking steps to collect by garnishing tax returns and Social Security benefits, among other possible moves.
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PublishedMay 3, 2025
‘Definitely human’ students connect with author during alien-inspired visit
Author and illustrator X. Fang spent 2 days in South Portland talking with students about kindness, acceptance and creating their own stories.
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PublishedMay 2, 2025
Maine settles lawsuit against USDA over $3 million in school funds
The Department of Agriculture agreed it will not interfere with Maine school funding based on alleged Title IX violations without following the proper procedure, according to a settlement announced Friday.
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PublishedMay 2, 2025
13 Auburn students taken to Waterville hospitals after feeling ill on bus
The bus carrying Edward Little High School track team members was traveling south on Interstate 95 in Benton late Thursday when they complained of headaches and nausea.
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