Colby, Bates and Bowdoin are in the top 25 for liberal arts schools while the University of Maine ranks 100th among public universities.
Rachel Ohm
Staff Writer
Rachel covers state government and politics for the Portland Press Herald. It’s her third beat at the paper after stints covering City Hall and education. Prior to her arrival at the Press Herald in the summer of 2019, Rachel worked at the Morning Sentinel in Waterville, covering Franklin and Somerset counties, and the Knoxville News Sentinel in Knoxville, Tennessee, covering higher education. She has a master’s degree in journalism from New York University and when she’s not writing and reporting enjoys running, cooking and traveling to new places.
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UMaine System to consider changes to Maine’s only law school
The University of Maine Board of Trustees will vote Sept. 16 on a proposal aimed at addressing financial challenges, growing enrollment and improving academic programming.
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Findings in fatal school bus crash lead Maine to consider fitness tests for drivers
A federal safety board has called for all states to require them, after finding that a lack of testing contributed to the deaths of a driver and a student in Iowa in 2017.
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Maine school districts add 280 pre-kindergarten slots as state weighs expansion
About three-quarters of Maine’s districts now offer pre-K, and the state is considering how best to grow early-learning opportunities.
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Sanders talks ‘political revolution’ at Portland campaign stop
The Vermont senator takes jabs at President Trump and discusses his plans for providing health care for all, addressing climate change and implementing stricter gun laws.
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Concerns in Portland school community prompt probation office to move sex offender counseling
A petition calling for the new probation office near Presumpscot Elementary School to move is on hold as corrections officials say they are trying to address concerns.
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UMaine gets $6 million federal grant for forest economy research
The school will use the money from the National Science Foundation to lead a research project involving UNH and the University of Vermont that will develop better data on New England’s forests.
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New border patrol chief explains why he uses #BuildTheWall and what his plans are for Maine
Jason Owens wants to increase transportation checks and the U.S. Border Patrol’s visibility in Maine and takes over amid a national debate on immigration.
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Dozens of unexpected students from migrant surge force Portland-area schools to adjust
Some districts say they’re mostly prepared but at least one – Brunswick – may need to hire more teachers.
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Deering High students defend their school amid concerns about safety and discipline
While they say rumors about several incidents led to a drop in enrollment, they admit there’s room for improvement.