Sweetser said it lost $1.5 million last year because of billing rules. Their decision to scale back comes as the mental health of young people continues to struggle in the wake of the pandemic.
Lana Cohen
Staff Writer
Lana covers education for the Portland Press Herald. She joins the Press Herald from VTDigger, where she covered Chittenden County, Vermont’s population center. Previously she was a Report for America fellow in Mendocino County, covering environmental news for a digital outlet and a public radio station. She also reported on the environment for digital news outlet, WhoWhatWhy. In her spare time Lana enjoys hiking with her Goldendoodle, Rigby, running, surfing and baking.
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Family of late Mainer Ernest Brien receives medallion recognizing his valor during World War II
Brien’s family was presented with the Legion of Honor medal by the honorary consul of France in Maine, in recognition of the sacrifices that the Portland native and Army soldier made for France during the war.
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Massachusetts man died after walking into traffic on Maine Turnpike
The 36-year-old was transported to the Portsmouth Regional Hospital and pronounced dead.
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Maine’s struggling child care industry gets much-needed boost from new state support
But industry leaders and experts say much work still remains to stabilize the industry.
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Portland rent board recommends $6,000 fine against landlord accused of retaliation
The board voted unanimously Wednesday night that a landlord retaliated against her tenants after they questioned a rent increase. The city must now decide whether to carry out the rent board’s recommendation.
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Maine university system trustees approve $650 million budget that includes tuition increases
The board also voted to extend Chancellor Dannel Malloy’s contract by another 2 years, though the exact terms have not been negotiated.
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USM eliminates 5 management positions to save money
The positions include the directors of advising, graduate studies, and student engagement and leadership, as well as the director and associate director of the Russell Scholars program.
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6 Portland schools placed under ‘lockout’ after hoax bomb threat
During a lockout scenario, which is different from a lockdown, students can continue learning but no one is allowed in or out of the building.
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Portland school leaders renew talks on consolidating its 3 high schools
District leadership said they think consolidating the schools would help them provide high quality education and facilities.
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Fewer Maine students applying for federal financial aid amid FAFSA application problems
Glitches with the new Federal Application for Federal Student Aid form have been blamed for fewer applications nationwide in 2023. In Maine, 23% fewer students had applied for the aid that will help them decide which college to attend or whether to go to college at all.