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November 15, 2021 Edition
Focus on Law

Future-proofing Maine Law: Leigh Saufley reflects on school's move, diversity and more

Renee Cordes

In an interview with Mainebiz, Leigh Saufley, dean of the University of Maine School of Law, talks about this year's incoming class, new academic programs and the significance the school's move to downtown Portland.

Today's Poll

Will Maine be hurt by not offering free tuition at community colleges?
Poll Description

This year's high school graduates will be the last to benefit from a program that offers free tuition within the Maine Community College System. 

The Free College Scholarship, launched in 2022, covered all tuition and mandatory fees for students who graduated from high school or passed an equivalency exam between 2020 and 2025. Nearly 18,000 students took advantage of the program. 

But last week, state lawmakers declined to continue the funding and it was not part of the budget signed by Gov. Janet Mills.

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