Enrollment at the college has grown 85% since 2021 as traditional and nontraditional students take advantage of the school on Lake Auburn.
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Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
A ‘new kind of Bush’ wants voters to give him the chance to lead Maine
Jonathan Bush is seeking to become governor after serving for years as a healthcare executive. The big first test is whether his family name will help or hurt him in the June 9 primary.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Maine prisoner who walked off jobsite arrested in New Hampshire
Officials this week issued arrest warrants for both Brian Day and Candice Fisher, a woman with whom he was believed to be traveling.
Posted inCommunity, News, Schools and Education
University of Maine at Augusta celebrates class of 2026 at commencement
Friends, family and faculty members filled the Augusta Civic Center on Saturday morning to honor UMA’s newest graduates. Staff photographer Russ Dillingham captured the moments of joy.
Posted inCommunity, Life & Culture, News
What people bought at the Way Way Store’s closing sale
Saco’s iconic store recently closed after 100 years. Here’s what people bought to memorialize the store’s long history.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Vassalboro man killed in ATV crash
Authorities say the man was driving on his property Friday night when he hit a rock, which caused the vehicle to roll over.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Hannah Pingree grew up in Maine politics. Is she the next governor?
The former speaker of the Maine House and daughter of U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree has lots of support from other state leaders, but she faces a challenge in a crowded race where many voters are undecided.
Posted inMaine, News
Frost advisory issued for parts of south-central Maine
The National Weather Service warns temperatures could hover just above freezing in some areas Friday night into Saturday morning.
Posted inMaine, News
Who visited Maine in 2025, and how much did they spend?
Here are 4 takeaways from an annual report from the Maine Office of Tourism.
Posted inCommunity, Cops & Courts, Maine, News
Maine State Police make arrest in 1987 killing of Alice Hawkes
Stephen Bouchard, 63, of Winslow, has been charged with murder in the death of his then-girlfriend almost 40 years after her body was found at their Westbrook apartment.