Only 3 percent of patients with COVID in MaineHealth hospitals are in the ICU or on a ventilator.
Lana Cohen
Staff Writer
Lana covers education for the Portland Press Herald. She joins the Press Herald from VTDigger, where she covered Chittenden County, Vermont’s population center. Previously she was a Report for America fellow in Mendocino County, covering environmental news for a digital outlet and a public radio station. She also reported on the environment for digital news outlet, WhoWhatWhy. In her spare time Lana enjoys hiking with her Goldendoodle, Rigby, running, surfing and baking.
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Stephen King admits to falling for Russians’ prank: ‘Fool me once, shame on them’
Stephen King was the latest victim of two Russian pranksters known for tricking celebrities and politicians into believing they are speaking with well-known political figures and activists.
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Stephen King targeted by Russian pranksters posing as Ukrainian president
The bizarre video conversation has drawn attention from national news outlets and King critics.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Maine community colleges see enrollment shift to worker training programs
Community colleges around the country are expanding short-term workforce training programs hoping to make a dent in the national workforce shortage and provide low-barrier opportunities for economic mobility.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
UMaine System sees financial trouble on the horizon
The state’s university system is almost sure to see multimillion-dollar budget deficits in the years to come.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Faculty get a seat at the table with UMaine System Trustees
Following calls for better communication and transparency, Chairperson Trish Riley gives system faculty a non-voting seat on the board.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
UMaine extends Chancellor Dannel Malloy’s contract 1 year despite calls for removal
The vote comes after faculty at all 7 schools in the system have expressed serious concerns about Malloy’s leadership.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
UMaine System expects big drop in enrollment this fall, continuing downward trend
Experts say lower college enrollment is a national trend that will have far-reaching social and economic consequences.
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UMaine chancellor’s contract extended to July 11
The University of Maine System Board of Trustees executive committee voted Wednesday to extend Chancellor Dannel Malloy’s contract until July 11, when the board is expected to decide whether to keep him on board.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Maine likely won’t see big impact from high court’s religious schools ruling
The state’s requirements for tuition vouchers, including prohibitions on discrimination, will make some institutions ineligible.