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  • USM charged with age discrimination

    The Mainebiz News Staff November 29, 2009

    The University of Southern Maine in Portland is being accused of age discrimination for not rehiring six employees cut during the recent consolidation of student support services.

    The Mainebiz News Staff November 29, 2009

  • UMS cost-cutting plan OK'd

    Mainebiz News Staff November 16, 2009

    Tuition increases of 6% and a reduction in under-enrolled classes are among the proposals approved by the University of Maine System Trustees yesterday in a plan that addresses a projected $42.8 million revenue shortfall over the next four years.

    Mainebiz News Staff November 16, 2009

  • UMaine nets $1.3M ag grant

    The Mainebiz News Staff November 1, 2009

    The University of Maine has received a $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to boost organic bread wheat production in the state.

    The Mainebiz News Staff November 1, 2009

  • Disability programs, school aid among cuts

    The Mainebiz News Staff October 29, 2009

    State officials are proposing ways to trim spending in their departments as a six-week process to cut at least $200 million from the two-year state budget begins.

    The Mainebiz News Staff October 29, 2009

  • Colleges predict layoffs, fewer students

    The Mainebiz News Staff October 27, 2009

    Proposed cuts in state aid to Maine's higher education institutions will lead to layoffs and fewer students in coming years, legislators were warned Tuesday.

    The Mainebiz News Staff October 27, 2009

  • A matter of degrees | A summary of Maine institutions pursuing new programs within the health fields.

    Compiled By Susan Breyer October 26, 2009

    Several Maine institutions are pursuing new programs within the health fields. Here’s a quick summary:

    Compiled By Susan Breyer October 26, 2009

  • For mature audiences only | Investing in older workers is key to successful work force development

    Dave Tomm October 26, 2009

    President of Seasoned Workforce LLC of Rockland, an advocate for older workers and the companies that employ them

    Dave Tomm October 26, 2009

  • Dipping into fish genetics | Researchers at the Shoals Marine Laboratory on Appledore Island are pursuing the use of genetics to better understand the stability of fish populations

    Jim Kozubek October 26, 2009

    Researchers at the Shoals Marine Laboratory on Appledore Island, one of nine islands in the archipelago chain six miles off the coast of Maine, are pursuing the use of genetics to better understand the stability of fish populations.  

    Jim Kozubek October 26, 2009

  • Foreign affairs | Maine's colleges and universities might be missing a chance to recruit affluent international students close to home

    Whit Richardson October 26, 2009

    In June, the Penobscot County town of Lee hosted some heavy-hitting foreign businessmen, including the owner of the largest manufacturer of pharmaceuticals in China.

    Whit Richardson October 26, 2009

  • Husson University picks a new president

    Whit Richardson October 21, 2009

    Husson University today named a finance professor from Indiana's University of Evansville to be its next president.

    Whit Richardson October 21, 2009

  • UMF launches outdoor biz degree

    The Mainebiz News Staff October 21, 2009

    The University of Maine at Farmington yesterday unveiled a new business degree program for students interested in the recreation and tourism fields.

    The Mainebiz News Staff October 21, 2009

  • UMaine lands up to $8M for wind energy project

    The Mainebiz News Staff October 14, 2009

    The University of Maine today was chosen as one of three universities to receive up to $8 million to fund its offshore wind test center, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

    The Mainebiz News Staff October 14, 2009

  • KVCC gets $3M to train solar energy workers

    The Mainebiz News Staff October 8, 2009

    Kennebec Valley Community College in Fairfield will receive a $2.8 million Department of Energy grant to lead a regional training program for solar energy installers.

    The Mainebiz News Staff October 8, 2009

  • Departing MECA president reflects on school's mission

    Jackie Farwell October 5, 2009

    As Maine College of Art President James Baker prepares to leave his position at the end of the academic year, he hopes to leave his students better prepared to run their own small businesses.

    Jackie Farwell October 5, 2009

  • Funding for offshore wind center close to approval

    The Mainebiz News Staff October 4, 2009

    A budget bill that includes millions in funding for the proposed Maine Offshore Wind Initiative is slated for final approval by Congress.

    The Mainebiz News Staff October 4, 2009

  • MMA narrows presidential search

    The Mainebiz News Staff September 27, 2009

    Two Maine residents have been named finalists for the top job at Maine Maritime Academy.

    The Mainebiz News Staff September 27, 2009

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With the official end of summer this past weekend, we're taking a look back at how the season unfolded.

Back in early August, we asked how the summer tourism season was going — and at the time, the majority of respondents told us it could be better. And remember, the season started very rainy and ended amid a drought. 

Now that the season has wrapped up, we're checking in again to see how things ended. Did things improve? Did tourism pick up later in the summer, or did the season fall short of expectations?

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