1+ week, 5+ day ago   (285+ words) By Jon Knepp, Maine Library Association vice president Maine’s 257 public libraries along with its academic, school and special libraries open doors for every Mainer to free print and digital... By Jon Knepp, Maine Library Association vice president Maine’s 257 public libraries…...

1+ week, 6+ 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…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (281+ words) Bangor is set to hire a new fire chief, promoting the interim chief to fill the position permanently. The City Council on Monday night is set to approve Eric Pelletier as the new Bangor fire chief with a four-year contract,…...

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…...

2+ mon, 1+ day 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…...

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…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (640+ words) Three couples were awarded the 2026 Stillwater Society Award, one of the institution’s highest honors for philanthropic leadership and service. This year’s recipients are J. Daniel Lafayette III and Carla Joy Lafayette; Raymond A. Jean ’65 and Louise C. Jean; and Bion…...

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…...

4+ mon, 4+ day ago   (480+ words) PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Northern Maine Community College in Presque Isle celebrated its 61st commencement Saturday. The college broke the day into two ceremonies, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. More than 200 received degrees as commencement returned to the…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (53+ words) The Fairmount School said students can finish out the school year, but will need to be relocated next year. Fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus recaps the Hawks' season and what the future holds for... The Fairmount School said students can…...