Rick McVey, trustee and parent of alumnae from the classes of 2012 and 2016, gave the funds, according to the Waterville college.
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Actress Lori Loughlin, husband and 14 parents face new charge in college scam
Loughlin and her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, are among those charged in the sweeping college admissions bribery case.
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Felicity Huffman, 12 other parents to plead guilty in college scheme
The sweeping college admissions cheating scam has ensnared wealthy families and athletic coaches at some of the nation’s most selective universities.
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Gorham taken aback by high cost to renovate, expand high school
Both residents and school officials wrestle with a $96.8 million plan for the 59-year-old building.
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Maine white fish a hit in UMF dining hall as university looks to source local
It’s healthy food; it adds to consumer demand and gives fishermen more options when they’re fishing; and it introduces students to new species.
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Before Indians mascot vote, Skowhegan board was bombarded with opinions
More than 250 pages of public records shed light on the tumultuous weeks leading to the decision to drop the name.
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Online learning clicks with University of Maine System students
This spring, 26% of all credit hours in the system are delivered virtually.
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It’s robot vs. robot as teams from New England compete in Maine
At the Pine Tree District FIRST Robotics Competition in Lewiston, high school robotics teams flex their STEM education muscles and embrace the rivalries with fun and flair.
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Harvard looking into lucrative sale of coach’s home to father of a prospective student
The allegations do not seem to be related to the recent Operation Varsity Blues scandal.
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Maine Maritime receives its largest donation ever: $10 million
The school in Castine is in the midst of a fundraising campaign that would enable it to increase scholarships and student aid.