Both Colby College and Thomas College have already been restricting some college-related travel and said in statements Tuesday that they were closely watching the coronavirus outbreak and reviewing their responses.
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Commentary: Career and technical education is an investment with cascading benefits for Maine
Three bills would invest in programs across the state that train carpenters, welders, electricians, builders and other essential workers.
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The Maine Millennial: It’s not liberal arts colleges that turn kids liberal
But meeting people from other walks of life does tend to open minds.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Expanding early learning, computer science can boost institute’s reach
Efforts that strengthen Maine’s ability to compete and succeed in the modern innovation economy deserve increased support.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
UMaine System chair: This way to Millinocket – creating prosperity in a changing landscape
Maine’s public universities are transforming to meet the needs of our students and our state.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Local employers eager for Roux Institute launch
The focus on technology will strengthen Maine’s workforce, employers say.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: In defense of hillbilly religion, and regular folks of simple faith
A recent jibe by NBC’s Chuck Todd is the latest salvo in the half-century assault on the intellectual respectability of religious belief.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Roux Institute a giant leap for Maine
Armed with a $100 million gift, a new center for data study could build a community of companies and workers.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Student loans should not be forgiven
Debt is a choice, and borrowers should honor their commitments.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Parents who cheat for their children actually cheat their children
The celebrity college admissions scandal offers a warning to ambitious parents of all income brackets and status cohorts.