Edward Serna, the interim chancellor at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, will take over as president at the University of Maine at Farmington on July 1.
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Former teacher says she was fired by Falmouth for taking breaks to pump breast milk
Shana Swenson’s federal lawsuit claims her contract was not renewed because she took 3 breaks a day to pump and save her breast milk to feed her baby.
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MDI lab receives $18 million grant for biomedical research and training
The Bar Harbor laboratory is the founder and leader of a statewide network of 13 educational and research institutions.
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Use of restraint and seclusion on the rise in Maine schools, advocacy group says
A report by Disability Rights Maine cites ‘clear and troubling trends’ in schools’ use of restraint and seclusion, especially among students with disabilities.
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UMaine Augusta graduates urged to ‘go forth and right injustices’
About 350 students participated in Saturday’s commencement, which featured students ages 19 to 69 and from as far away as California.
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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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Emotions flare as lawmakers debate measure to ensure that only citizens vote
A legislative committee was divided Friday over two proposals, inspired by recent events in Portland, to make Maine’s Constitution explicitly state that only U.S. citizens can vote in the state’s elections.
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Graduating UMF senior starts program to address loneliness among the elderly
Abbie Hartford started the UMF Senior Buddy program at four Farmington homes for the elderly and said she hopes to see her work continue after graduation.
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RSU 73 board questions reduction in school secretary staffing
Board members express concerns over the movement of Sherri Couture, a secretary at Spruce Mountain Primary School, to part time at that school and part time at the superintendent’s office.
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Lawmakers weigh state borrowing to help college grads pay off loans
One proposal would use $250 million in bonds to forgive up to $10,000 in student loans for college graduates who agree to live and work in the state for at least five years.