CMP, On Target pole donations help KVCC lineworker program

Central Maine Power and On Target Utility Services donated 27 utility poles to the community college's Hinckley campus, a needed element for the vital program, both the businesses and college said.

Report: Shortage of loggers and truckers hinders growth of $8.5B forest products industry

A new report concludes that Maine faces a shortage of loggers and log truckers that will get worse — if wage growth does not occur — and could hinder the growth of the $8.5 billion forest...

Maine Community College System president calls for investment in Maine workers

Maine Community College System President, David Daigler told the Legislature Thursday the state's colleges need help meeting the demand for skilled workers .

University of Maine Fort Kent President Short announces retirement

John Short has been president at the University of Maine at Fort Kent since April 2016 and will retire on June 30.

USM-UNE collaboration opens new pathway for careers in pharmacy

The University of New England and the University of Southern Maine announced an agreement that will make it easier for students from USM's Department of Biological Science to apply to UNE's College...

USM to launch new public health degree program

The University of Southern Maine will launch a new baccalaureate public health program in the fall of 2019, building on the nationally renowned and accredited Master's in Public Health program at...

Bill would extend tax-free options to companies helping workers with student loans

U.S. Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Angus King, I-Maine, have signed on as cosponsors of bipartisan legislation that supports employers assisting employees in paying off their student loan debt.

Maine Law’s interim dean is already a familiar face on campus

University of Southern Maine President Glenn Cummings announced Thursday that Dmitry Bam, the University of Maine School of Law’s associate dean, has been selected as the law school’s...