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Schools and Education

Published
September 3, 2024

Southern Maine schools are bumping up pay to curb bus driver shortage

While some efforts have attracted new applicants, districts still face persistent vacancies.
Published
September 1, 2024

University of Southern Maine plans to grow in Lewiston and Auburn

The school is rolling out Lewiston-Auburn's first undergraduate health care major – occupational therapy.
Published
August 30, 2024

University of Southern Maine welcomes freshmen to Gorham campus

School officials say about 550 new students are moving into dorms this weekend.
Published
August 29, 2024

With too many applications for housing, this Maine university moves some students to Best Western hotel

The University of Maine at Augusta's enrollment has increased steadily over the years, and the incoming class has 300 students, or 17% more than last year's entering class, according to officials.
Published
August 29, 2024

‘All so confusing’: Student loan borrowers in limbo after courts halt popular plan

The dueling court cases seeking to overturn the Save repayment plan are creating a harmful ripple effect throughout the federal student loan system.

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Published
August 28, 2024

Finalists announced for 2025 Maine Teacher of the Year award

The winner, who will be announced in October, will go on to represent Maine in the National Teacher of the Year program.
Published
August 28, 2024

Supreme Court rebuffs Biden administration plea to restore multibillion-dollar student debt plan

The Education Department is seeking to provide a faster path to loan cancellation and to reduce monthly income-based repayments.
Published
August 28, 2024

Having a family is expensive. Here’s what Harris and Trump have said about easing costs

The tickets have 1 main commonality: Both candidates and their running mates have, at one point or another, backed an expanded child tax credit.
Published
August 27, 2024

University of Maine System sees highest enrollment in 3 years

The 2024-25 school year will have the highest enrollment since 2021.
Published
August 26, 2024

Schools are competing with cellphones. Here’s how they think they could win.

Students are struggling to stay engaged in class at a time of poor mental health, shortened attention spans, reduced attendance and worsening grades.