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UMA Rumford Center closing doors after spring semester

by Bruce Farrin January 15, 2026January 16, 2026

Officials say the move, prompted by a ‘huge’ shift by students to online learning, will not result in any job losses or layoffs.

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UMA could lose its accredited architecture program with building move

by Emily Duggan January 11, 2026January 13, 2026

University officials say moving the architecture program out of Handley Hall could cost the program its national accreditation, which nationally ranks the program.

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Griffin Mayhew remembered for dedication to education in Mt. Blue schools

by Rebecca Richard December 17, 2025December 28, 2025

The RSU 9 board of directors opened its Dec. 16 meeting with a tribute and moment of silence honoring the late board member, who was elected in June to a three-year term.

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Maine schools, churches see growing interest in Turning Point USA after Charlie Kirk’s assassination

by Sean Scott The Maine Monitor November 2, 2025November 3, 2025

At least 20 Turning Point USA chapters have launched at churches, colleges and high schools across Maine since the conservative group’s founder was killed in September.

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Trump administration cancels USM college program for veterans

by Riley Board September 24, 2025September 25, 2025

Veterans Upward Bound helps Maine vets go to college, but the U.S. Department of Education is cutting its funding, saying the program ‘conflicts’ with its priorities.

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UMA celebrates 60 years of tranforming lives through education

by Keith Edwards September 12, 2025September 12, 2025

‘It has transformed my family significantly,’ said Randy Liberty, Maine Department of Corrections commissioner.

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UMA’s new building to expand workforce opportunities

by Emily Duggan August 25, 2025August 25, 2025

The University of Maine at Augusta on Tuesday will unveil the Capital Center for Nursing and Cybersecurity Workforce Development that will house two growing programs aimed at meeting state workforce needs.

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