Roughly 30 people, mostly students, demonstrated peacefully Wednesday at a rally organized by Maine Students for Palestine, which includes students at schools throughout the state.
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University of Southern Maine students say new parking system has cost them thousands in fines
The university system started partnering with Parking Revenue Recovery Services in July. Many students say they have been ticketed when they haven’t violated any rules, and that appeals go unheard.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham joins Metro, keeps Husky Line public bus stops open
The Town Council votes to become a member of Greater Portland Metro at a cost of $170,000 this year.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Husky Line bus service for Gorham at crossroads
The town must join the Metro system, at a cost of $170,000 this year, to keep the service open to the public, the executive director says.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Impassioned young actors deliver ‘The Gaza Monologues’
A group of seven high school and college students hopes their performance will humanize the plight of Palestinians in Gaza.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Documentary celebrates unique culture of WMPG
“An Extraordinary Place” highlights the diversity, connections and emotional ties behind the scenes at the community radio station.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
USM parking system changes not going over well in Gorham
A new license plate reader parking-fee system that assesses costs and sends bills has drawn complaints from those who weren’t aware the system existed.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine will be a valuable partner to an independent Greenland
The world’s largest island is in the process of seceding from Denmark. Some Mainers will have front-row seats to this instructive process.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Public higher education enhances our communities in more ways than one
The success of public colleges and universities relies on public trust. We must not let that trust wane, says USM’s president.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
USM opens new career center on Portland campus
The McGoldrick Center will house the University of Southern Maine’s student career development services and function as a place for business engagement, among other uses.