Maine colleges are joining a national trend or scrubbing words like ‘diversity’ and ‘inclusion’ from department websites in favor of more neutral terms like ‘community’ and ‘belonging.’
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Fairfield woman reflects on education journey: ‘I can’t believe I’m actually here’
More than 40 years after leaving her hometown without a high school diploma, Karen Winfree, back in Fairfield, was named Kennebec Valley Community College Student of the Year.
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Maine’s college graduates of 2025 walk across the stage to their next chapter
As we enter graduation season, here are photos of some of the newest alumni of Maine’s colleges and universities. In tasseled caps and long robes, graduates from institutions including Maine College of Art & Design, Husson University and University of Maine schools walked across the stage over the weekend, entering the next chapter of their lives.
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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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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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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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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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‘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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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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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.