FARMINGTON — Despite making vast strides to offer highly competitive academic programs in recent decades, public colleges are once again in danger of falling behind private ones, according to Kathryn Foster, one of three finalists competing to become president of University of Maine at Farmington.
April 2012
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College hears World Bank chief
UNITY — The president of the World Bank Group visited Unity College on Friday to talk about the bank’s work to improve economic conditions in developing countries, but was interrupted by some people in the audience opposed to the bank’s large structure and reach.
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Legislative committee votes to keep MPBN funding
AUGUSTA — The Legislature’s Appropriations Committee has rejected a proposal by Gov. Paul LePage to eliminate all state funding for the Maine Public Broadcasting Network.
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TEACHER EVALUATION BILL PASSES
AUGUSTA — A bill described by the state’s education commissioner as the most significant piece of education legislation this year won final legislative approval this week.
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One jury for five protesters
AUGUSTA — Five Occupy Augusta supporters charged with disobeying police orders to leave the Blaine House will be tried together April 25 and 26 in front of one jury.
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HOCKEY: Dufour chasing his hockey dreams
It didn’t take long for the basement to transform into a makeshift hockey rink, a significant sanctuary for a young boy with big dreams.
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Turkey dinner to be held at Muskie
WATERVILLE — Spectrum Generation Muskie Center and Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area will host a turkey dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 27, at the Muskie Community Center, 38 Gold St. to benefit their programs. Cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children 10 and younger.
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Marley to perform UMF Wednesday
FARMINGTON — University of Maine at Farmington alum and comedian Bob Marley will perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday at UMF’s Dearborn Gymnasium.
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COLBY COLLEGE EVENTS
WATERVILLE — Colby College has planned several April events. The following listings are free and open to the public:
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WATERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY EVENTS
WATERVILLE — The following free events are scheduled at Waterville Public Library.