Naima Noor, currently a student at the University of Southern Maine, is photographed at Central Maine Community College where she went for the first two years of her college education. LEWISTON — One way to graduate from college with less debt is to take advantage of the Maine Community College System and the University of […]
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What’s the real cost of college, loan debt?
Andrienne Bolton, a Lewiston High School senior, says college costs are important to her when deciding where to go. Lewiston High School is offering a college award analysis workshop for students and parents April 11 and 24. LEWISTON — Hussein Adan, 18, a senior at Lewiston High School, has been accepted to a New Hampshire […]
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The college debt crush
Doug Dumont, center, reviews financial aid out-of-pocket expense spreadsheets with Lewiston High School students Halima Aden, left, and Aicha Omar, right, during special office hours designed to help students figure out their post-high-school academic plans. Lewiston educator Doug Dumont (once $80,000 in student debt) urges: Have a plan. Don’t do what I did in college Part […]
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College Basketball: Mustangs split with Lynx; women stay unbeaten
AUBURN — Long before the cold weather arrives, the Central Maine Community College Mustangs are finding a way to make snowballs. It starts with relentless pressure, which usually allows the Mustangs to open big leads early. The leads get bigger as their deep bench keeps the pressure, and the snowball, rolling. By the end of […]
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College sports roundup: CMCC women’s basketball off to 2-0 start
AUBURN — The Central Maine Community College women’s basketball team is off to a quick 2-0 start. The Mustangs defeated Champlain-St. Lawrence 76-62 on Sunday in a game that ended less than 24 hours after their season-opener — a victory over University of New Brunswick at St. John — began. Brooke Reynolds notched her first double-double for CMCC, scoring […]
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Women’s basketball: Mustangs expecting former Twin Cities rivals to make big impact
“I think it was the first weekend here, we were already hanging out at each other’s houses. We definitely had a good, competitive nature on the court, but off the court, we’ve always had a mutual respect for one another. “ “We never had a problem in high school (with Lewiston). We get along so […]
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CMCC Women’s Basketball capsule
Head coach: Andrew Morong (6th year) Last year: 20-10, 9-4 in YSCC, lost in YSCC tournament semifinal Key returners: Seve Deery-Deraps (G), Taylor Esty (F), Nicole Hamblin (G), Allie Ablondi (G), Jenny Schlim (F), Mikayla Yanez (G), Key loss: Alex Rowe (F), Frankie Lally (G) Key newcomers: Tianna Harriman (G), Brooke Reynolds (F), Kristina Blais […]
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College football: All-around effort gives Bobcats first win of season
But judging by their contributions to the Bobcats’ first victory of the season, all three parts of the team wanted to impress the big alumni weekend crowd at Garcelon Field. Bates’ offense, defense and special teams all played a big part in the 29-17 win over Williams. Led by Plashkes (10-for-24, 240 yards, four […]
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College football: Bobcats looking for first win in home opener
“It’s a big weekend,” Bates coach Mark Harriman said. “It’s alumni weekend. We’re looking forward to finally being home.” Both the Bobcats and Ephs carry 0-2 records into the matchup. Besides searching for their first win, both are searching for better offensive production. The Bobcats scored seven points in each of their first two games. […]
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College football: Tufts rallies to edge Bates, 12-7
SOMERVILLE, MA — Ryan McDonald’s 15-yard touchdown with 9:04 remaining rallied Tufts to a 12-7 win over Bates in a rainy NESCAC defensive struggle on Saturday. Trailing 6-0, the Bobcats (0-2) took their first and only lead of the game when Sandy Plashkes connected with Brian Daly on a 30-yard touchdown pass with 11:58 left in the […]