Bassam Khabieh, who has spent years documenting the Syrian Civil War, recently got his visa after delays caused by President Donald Trump’s travel ban.
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UMaine System launching effort to meet growing demand for nurses
The initiative would expand programs in rural areas, help students pay for their education and take other steps to fill the 3,000 nursing vacancies projected in the state by 2025.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
National Merit Scholarship semifinalists announced
Two Maine schools have six semifinalists each.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Schools and Education
Assault charges against Biddeford school board member prompt policy review
Superintendent Jeremy Ray declines to comment on the charges against Dennis Anglea, a member of the board.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Lewiston proposes major changes in field trip policy in response to drowning
Some school committee members say the proposed changes are too extreme.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Topsham memorial to 9/11 victims gains new visibility
Two pillars erected outside Mt. Ararat High after the 2001 attacks are even closer to a new school under construction.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
RSU 19 leaving Native American mascot behind as new school arises
Early tallies from a naming survey sent to the 6,000 residents of the Newport-based school district indicate the desire to keep the name Nokomis, but drop the warriors connection to Native Americans.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Defrauded college students get only partial relief
Figures demonstrate the impact of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’ new policy of tiered relief.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Lawmakers back bill requiring schools to notify state about personnel investigations
The bill would formalize current policy, but was opposed by the state teachers union, which said it is being rushed through the Legislature without sufficient review.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Colby College opens new $25.5 million building in downtown Waterville to the public
Speeches and tours marked Thursday’s ribbon cutting that officially opened a new era of revitalization projects in downtown Waterville.