At least 20 Turning Point USA chapters have launched at churches, colleges and high schools across Maine since the conservative group’s founder was killed in September.
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How do Maine schools decide to go into lockdown?
Experts say with careful planning and drills, schools can minimize trauma to students when responding to safety threats.
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Staff of Maine’s community college system criticize new software program as ‘deeply flawed’
System leadership acknowledged the rollout has been difficult but are confident it will succeed, while staff worry about morale, reputational damage and failed rollouts of the product elsewhere.
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Lobster roll competition added to Maine Lobster Week
Local chefs to present regional and international riffs on the classic.
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Enrollment up across Maine’s public university, community college systems
While the overall number of students has increased slightly, enrollment at individual schools varies. Some have seen major growth since last year, while others have declined.
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Proposed Pell grant eligibility changes could ‘devastate’ Maine’s community colleges
A US House budget bill would eliminate federal financial aid for part-time students, which could have major repercussions at community colleges, although a Senate version of the bill walks back those limits.
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Maine Mayhem film festival explores post-COVID themes — on a student budget
The student film festival will screen the work of SMCC students at Nickelodeon Cinema on Thursday, as well as several other venues around the state.
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Gorham Notes: McKay is Southern Maine Community College student of year
McKay SMCC 2025 student of the year The Maine Community College System announced that Katelyn McKay of Gorham has been named student of the year at Southern Maine Community College. McKay is enrolled in SMCC’s fire science and automotive programs. Katelyn holds several leadership roles on the Student Senate, participates in the Maine Mayhem women’s […]
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Bill would devote $6M per year to support Maine community college students
Sen. Mattie Daughtry and community college leaders say students receiving free tuition often need support in other areas — including housing, food and counseling — to succeed in higher education.
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Inside Maine’s first EV repair class
About two dozen students have completed Southern Maine Community College’s hybrid and electric vehicle course since it launched in 2021. Similar programs are emerging elsewhere in the state.