LEWISTON — University of Southern Maine officials confirmed plans Wednesday to relocate Lewiston-Auburn College to a downtown location that has yet to be determined. USM President Glenn Cummings presented a “new vision” for the college to employees Wednesday, confirming plans to relocate its campus from Westminster Street on the outskirts of Lewiston to the city’s […]
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Report says Maine needs statewide training standards, more oversight for school-based policing
The first study of its kind reveals ‘wide variation’ in school resource officer programs across the state, as the number of officers grows.
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Repairs begin at USM after burst pipe closes dining hall, bookstore, other facilities
University officials still do not know what caused the pipe to rupture over the weekend.
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Report recommends sweeping changes at UMaine law school
The proposal for changes in governance, funding and course offerings will be reviewed by UMaine System trustees, who must determine how to pay for the endeavor.
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Senior college students publish first poetry book
The book is called “Wit, Wisdom and Whimsy” and is an anthology of poetry by students at USM Lewiston-Auburn Senior College.
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Gov. Mills urges USM grads to embrace ‘world of opportunity’ in Maine
She delivers the keynote address to more than 900 University of Southern Maine graduates on a day that saw commencement ceremonies at colleges across the state.
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Maine Composites Alliance, needing trained workers, will locate research lab at USM
A collaboration between the university and the Maine Composites Alliance will bring $1.5 million worth of equipment to the school’s Portland campus.
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Colby professor to give presentation on Franco-American music at USM-LAC
Colby College music professor Natalie Zelensky will discuss a project undertaken by her students to collect and preserve some of Lewiston’s most unique — and treasured — Franco-American chansons.
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New Ventures to offer two free classes at USM-LAC
“My Next Career Move” and “My Money Works” will be held in April.
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A talk on the history of immigration in Maine set for March 19
The talk, presented by author and historian James Myall, will include a look at the history of anti-immigrant groups in Maine.