WASHINGTON — Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is considering allowing states to use federal grant money to buy guns for schools, people familiar with the matter said. Two people said the question has been raised inside the department as to whether states are allowed to use money available through Student Support and Academic Enrichment grants to […]
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USM president proposes new name — University of Maine Portland
Since it was founded as the Gorham Normal School in 1878, the University of Southern Maine has undergone several name changes. Now, its current president is proposing that its name be changed again, possibly to one more in line with the school’s connection to the city of Portland. USM President Glenn Cummings sent letters to […]
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New RSU 16 leader wants 'a system that works for everybody'
POLAND — Kenneth Healey, Regional School Unit 16’s new superintendent, said it was a group of students from Poland, Minot and Mechanic Falls that created his first school administration job in Westbrook in the 1990s. “I actually ended up having a job as a result of an influx of a couple of hundred students from […]
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Students from Hong Kong experience Maine at UMF
FARMINGTON — Students from Hong Kong gathered around tables on a recent morning at the University of Maine at Farmington to work on writing their own versions of traditional children’s stories with a Maine flavor. Talk of whoopie pies, blueberries, lobster and trips to Acadia National Park animated the discussion as one group worked to […]
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Rosemary H. Gagnon Cunion
LEWISTON — Rosemary Helen Gagnon Cunion, 90, formerly of Schooner Estates in Auburn, Maine, died peacefully, surrounded by family after an extended period of ill health, Saturday Aug. 11, in Lewiston. She was born in Portland, Maine, on Jan. 9, 1928, daughter of Telesphore and Winnifred (Burke) Gagnon. She was educated at Holy Family School, Lewiston […]
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Clayton Spencer: 'Finding your passion is a trap'
A discussion with Bates College President Clayton Spencer on leadership, innovation and preparing students for ‘purposeful work.’ Editor’s note: This profile by Mainebiz is one of several in its annual Women to Watch series. For more, go to mainebiz.biz. LEWISTON — The president of Bates College outlines her hope that students will discover “the zeal […]
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Maine should offer more summer internships, Angus King says
Facing a looming demographic disaster, the Pine Tree State must take steps to attract more young people to put down roots, U.S. Sen. Angus King said this week. “The biggest barrier to Maine’s growth over the next 20 years is people,” the Maine independent said. One way to help, King said, may be to tap […]
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Mainers turn out for ‘Today’ show visit from Roker, Melvin
GEORGETOWN — A colorful crowd of Mainers, including a woman and a dog wearing lobster costumes, gathered in the coastal Maine fog Tuesday morning to watch the filming of segments for NBC’s “Today” show. Celebrity weatherman Al Roker and co-host Craig Melvin are in Georgetown filming parts of a travel segment that will show Roker […]
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Johanna Caroline Moody
AUBURN — Johanna Caroline Halberts Moody, 85, of Poland passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 10, with her family by her side. Johanna was born in Portland on Jan. 25, 1933, to Frederick Halberts and Minette Elwell Halberts. Johanna graduated from Deering High School, and then went on to the University of New Hampshire, where she received […]
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UMaine professor cleared in sexual harassment cases
ORONO (AP) — A University of Maine professor who was accused of sexual harassment has been cleared. The Bangor Daily News reports that English professor Robert “Tony” Brinkley was granted access to campus last month after officials concluded an investigation. Brinkley was placed on leave on Jan. 2. University officials determined Brinkley didn’t violate the […]