PORTLAND — Selma Botman, embattled president of the University of Southern Maine for four years, is stepping aside as head of the state’s second-largest university to take on a new role encouraging international students to enroll in Maine’s public colleges and universities.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
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Southern Maine holiday has few fireworks issues
Thunderstorms kept fireworks-related problems to a minimum on the Fourth of July, police and fire officials said Thursday. Only scattered injuries were reported during the first holiday in 63 years with fireworks legal for consumers in Maine.
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USM president steps aside to new role; former UMF head set to take over
PORTLAND — Selma Botman, embattled president of the University of Southern Maine for four years, is stepping aside as head of the state’s second-largest university to take on a new role encouraging international students to enroll in Maine’s public colleges and universities.
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USM’s Botman resigns, will keep $203K salary in newly created post
Officials say that Selma Botman will take a position in the University of Maine System chancellor’s office, where she will develop and expand international education programs.
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Parents rethink strategies to stop teenage drinking
PORTLAND — The safest place for teenagers to drink alcohol is at home under the supervision of a parent, some experts say. It’s an option that is perfectly legal under Maine law.
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Teen drinking case raises questions
PORTLAND — The safest place for teenagers to drink alcohol is at home under the supervision of a parent, some experts say. It’s an option that is perfectly legal under Maine law.
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ATHLETES OF THE YEAR: Dexter, Leonardi honored
SCARBOROUGH — Not much fazes Abbey Leonardi.
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Kennebunk, Messalonskee stars named top athletes
Runner Abbey Leonardi and shortstop Sam Dexter are named Athletes of the Year.
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Train garage costs rising in Brunswick
PORTLAND — Higher-than-expected construction bids for a train layover garage in Brunswick are forcing Maine rail authorities to look for more money or possibly change plans for the large shed for fixing and cleaning trains.
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Bids for Downeaster layover facility higher than expected
The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority was seeking about $10 million from state and federal sources to pay for the Brunswick facility. But the bids ranged from $12.2 million to $20 million.