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Bates professor tells story of Malaga Island, including its dark chapter of forced exodus

by Mary Pols July 22, 2018July 24, 2018

‘Re:past’ marries art, history and food with a one-day performance that pays tribute to the island’s early settlers.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Maine executive named CEO of new Portland-based graduate center

by Noel K. Gallagher July 16, 2018July 16, 2018

Theresa Sutton will begin work immediately at Maine Center Ventures of the University of Maine System.

Business, Food & Dining, Local & State, News

Westbrook mushroom grower North Spore wins $50,000 LaunchPad prize

by J. Craig Anderson June 6, 2018June 7, 2018

The judges said they were impressed with the company’s year-over-year growth and strategic thinking.

Life & Culture, Local & State

Teacher in USM program wins Ruth Lilly prize for poetry, $100,000

by Bob Keyes May 31, 2018June 1, 2018

Martin Espada becomes the second person affiliated with the college’s Stonecoast master’s program to receive a major award this year.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

UMaine System trustees approve 2nd tuition hike in 2 years

by Noel K. Gallagher May 21, 2018May 22, 2018

The roughly $450 increase boosts in-state costs to about $18,000 a year for tuition, fees, room and board at the flagship campus in Orono.

Maine colleges, Sports

USM baseball heading to N.Y. region for NCAA tournament

by By Steve Craig May 14, 2018May 14, 2018

The Huskies receive an at-large bid despite ending the season in a tailspin.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

College graduation season goes into full swing across Maine

by Beth Quimby May 12, 2018May 12, 2018

A Bowdoin alum and Black Lives Matter leader addresses University of Southern Maine graduates in Portland, while Sen. Susan Collins speaks at the University of Maine in Orono and Sen. Angus King at the University of Maine at Presque Isle.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

USM president responds to criticism about removal of sex offender’s artwork

by Bob Keyes May 7, 2018July 23, 2018

Saying the paintings could ‘serve as a trigger’ for victims of abuse, Glenn Cummings said he took the action to ‘provide a safe place for our students.’