Bowdoin announces that its net carbon footprint is now zero because of a combination of reduced energy use and investments in renewable energy production.
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Colby graduate donates $2.5 million for student aid to Maine students
Steve Ford, who grew up in Maine and received financial aid, has committed to helping Maine students go to Colby.
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Former U.S. senator blasts Rep. Poliquin: ‘This character from Maine’ is trying to gut fresh fruit, veggies in school
Tom Harkin of Iowa says Bruce Poliquin is so determined to push frozen blueberries from his district that it imperils the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program that serves 4 million schoolchildren.
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UMaine system’s internet service returns to normal after computer glitch
The internal outage disrupted web-based services at all seven campuses for several hours.
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Two seek open school board spot in Augusta
Kevin Lamoreau and Jennifer Dumond have submitted nomination papers to run for an at-large spot that opened up after its previous holder, Edward Hastings, was elected chairman.
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Scarborough police seek ‘individuals’ who sent threatening letter to superintendent
The anonymous letter, which was addressed to Superintendent Julie Kukenberger’s husband, also was sent to five school board members and the town manager, according to a police statement.
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Central Maine first responders prepare for worst day of their careers
Police, firefighters and emergency medical technicians gathered in Fairfield Tuesday to rehearse for an even they hope never happens — an active shooter in a school.
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Broadcast journalist Bill Green to address graduates at UMF commencement
The host of the award-winning ‘Bill Green’s Maine’ will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree at the May 12 graduation.
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Crackdown on off-campus parties pleases neighbors, frustrates Bates students
Six months ago, after the city passed sweeping ordinance changes in response to rising complaints from people living near the college, neighbors and police say incidents have decreased markedly.
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Legislative panel votes to remove requirement for proficiency-based diplomas
The bill now moves to the Maine House, where its fate is uncertain.