Last season’s adversity gave UMaine’s Kenny Doak the kick he needed

After losing his job as a kicker last year, the sophomore has made game-winning field goals in each of the Black Bears’ last two victories.

Photos: Gray-New Gloucester students get creative with pumpkins for Camp Sunshine fundraiser

Overall enrollment in UMaine System rebounds following last year’s decline

Financial incentives and new programs are among the lures that increased the numbers of both in-state and out-of-state students, officials say.

Winthrop school officials considering district consolidation choices

The chairwoman of the School Committee stressed the need for more research before any proposals can be made.

Professor who offered college credit for trip to lobby Sen. Collins is barred from teaching, says USM

Susan Feiner, who retired July 1, offered a ‘pop-up’ course for students who hopped a bus to Washington, D.C., on Oct. 3 to urge Collins to oppose Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation.

Ruling lets Obama-era policy on student loan forgiveness take effect

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos had delayed the regulation regarding for-profit colleges that defrauded students.

Nokomis school district launches contest for new ‘visual identity’

While remaining the ‘Warriors’ for sports teams, the contest seeks a mascot other than a Native American, which, as a mascot, is offensive to some.

Voters asked to invest in higher education

Two bonds on the ballot request a total of $64 million, partly to ease workforce shortages.

A dire need for school bus drivers is felt in Fairfield, Waterville schools

The Fairfield area school district has hired two new drivers since an initial hiring push earlier this year, officials said.

RSU 21 appeals ruling that Arundel students can attend Thornton Academy Middle School

Maine’s highest court will weigh in on whether Arundel middle schoolers should have the choice through public funding.