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What used to be one of Maine’s smallest universities has seen the biggest increase in students
1+ week, 5+ day ago (675+ words) Preliminary counts for enrollment across Maine’s seven public universities and law school show that student enrollment could exceed 28,000 this school year, continuing an upward trend in enrollment driven by online learners. Officials said the preliminary head count, which happens before…...
Maine Maritime Academy drastically revises graduation rate it released in May
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (595+ words) At a more than five-hour May meeting, Maine Maritime Academy’s board of trustees discussed how the school’s four-year graduation rate had plummeted to 34% — and how to raise it while facing long-lasting educational fallout from the pandemic. More than two months…...
Morning Update: What you need to know in Maine today
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (234+ words) Happy Monday! Summertime is making itself known in full force this week, which means it’s a good time to find a lake — if you’re lucky. Tomorrow’s temps will reach into the 90s, and there’s a chance of showers tomorrow night. By…...
Maine historical societies honor America's 250th
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (28+ words) Sunrise Senior College students explored Maine's revolutionary history at Gates House Museum on Wednesday. Sunrise Senior College students explored Maine's revolutionary history at Gates House Museum on Wednesday....
Educators bring Maine’s Acadian heritage to life
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (505+ words) VAN BUREN, Maine — Van Buren’s Acadian Village brought guests back centuries in time on Saturday as a blacksmith worked in his shop while others sewed quilts and prepared traditional French food. It is northern Aroostook’s first large-scale immersion event. It…...
Facing sinking enrollment, Maine's island schools are finding unique solutions to stay afloat
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (1345+ words) Many school districts across the country face declining enrollment, teacher shortages and funding uncertainties. For small island communities off the coast of Maine, these challenges can be even more daunting. On an island with fewer than 100 year-round residents, declining enrollment…...
Students on a Maine island started a scallop farm
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (813+ words) A few years ago, a researcher growing scallops in Penobscot Bay who was looking to engage students in her work asked Islesboro Central School for help picking baby scallops — called spat — off her project’s net bags. On a cold, wet…...
Maine high schoolers accidentally served baked dirt for dessert after science experiment mix-up - AOL
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (266+ words) A dish of baked potting soil was accidentally served as dessert during a community charity event at a Maine high school last week. The incident occurred on Wednesday during the annual Empty Bowl Supper at Medomak Valley High School, a…...
Maine will hold its first-ever citizens’ assembly on education next month. What is it?
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (831+ words) Residents from every county will converge on Bangor next month to discuss the future of education in Maine. In all, 64 volunteers who raised their hand will take part in what is called a “citizens’ assembly,” with a shared goal to…...
Funding to expand Maine's free school meal program recently passed
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (44+ words) Keep up with the latest local headlines and weather on NEWSCENTERMaine.com, our mobile app, or our NEWS CENTER Maine+ streaming app. Keep up with the latest local headlines and weather on NEWSCENTERMaine.com, our mobile app, or our NEWS…...