Community colleges in Central Maine see spike in enrollment for fall

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Published
August 6, 2022

Community colleges in Central Maine see spike in enrollment for fall

Auburn campus has seen a striking 47% increase in the number of new students for the fall; 12% more at Kennebec Valley Community College campuses.
Published
August 6, 2022

Relatives of 3 killed while walking in Augusta last year say consequences for driver too light

Family members of the late Barbara Maxim-Hendsbee, Rosalyn Jean and Vada-Leigh Peaslee say they are seeking justice and a change to how manslaughter charges are brought in Maine.
Published
August 6, 2022

Beach to Beacon returns after 2-year absence: ‘It’s great to be back!’

More than 5,000 runners compete in the Cape Elizabeth road race, held as an in-person event for the first time since 2019.
Published
August 6, 2022

Maine’s rate of motorcycle deaths spikes

Nearly 6% of motorcycle crashes ended in death so far this year, a rate that is far outpacing any year of the last decade.
Published
August 5, 2022

Maine delegation reacts to China’s latest moves

The lawmakers condemned China's military exercises near Taiwan in the wake of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit this week.
Published
August 5, 2022

Report highlights challenges to medication-assisted treatment access in rural Maine

The UVM-USM report surveyed more than 300 practitioners and community stakeholders to evaluate the unique needs and barriers to treatment for rural patients.
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August 5, 2022

Winthrop boaters launch petition against mooring ordinance

Some boaters say they will refuse to remove their moorings from the water, as they were told that there is no legal basis for Winthrop's ordinance that requires people to own shorefront property in order to set anchor.
Published
August 5, 2022

Bates, Bowdoin and Colby colleges join effort to uphold affirmative action

Bates, Bowdoin and Colby are among 32 liberal arts colleges urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold previous rulings which allow admission officers to consider race as a factor.
Published
August 5, 2022

Good Shepherd Food Bank ready to launch new venture

Harvesting Good has goal of extending locally grown produce year-round into food bank's network.
Published
August 5, 2022

With air traffic increasing, Waterville airport finds itself on promising financial path

Fuel sales also are booming at Robert A. LaFleur Municipal Airport where $13 million in federal funding over the years has allowed for significant infrastructure improvements.