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Proposed bill looks to start forest products workforce training at age 16
Updated: February 18, 2025The proposal would allow 16-year-olds to work in their families’ logging businesses under parental supervision — something already possible on farms but illegal in the logging industry.
Updated: February 18, 2025
Bar Harbor college becomes first nationwide to eliminate disposable plastic food containers
February 13, 2025The Bar Harbor school lis committed to becoming fossil fuel-free by 2030 and phasing out single-use plastics.
February 13, 2025
Husson University to offer degrees in growing niche fields
February 11, 2025An online degree in professional health sciences is among the programs to be offered.
February 11, 2025
Rockland nonprofit launches toolkit to aid transition to electric marine propulsion
February 6, 2025The Island Institute is looking to help marine business and coastal municipalities transition to electric marine propulsion and away from traditional diesel motors.
February 6, 2025
Bates College joins national effort to boost access for low-income students
January 29, 2025Bates College in Lewiston began a new partnership with a nonprofit that helps high-achieving, low-income students attend elite higher-learning institutions.
January 29, 2025-
Husson, UNE join forces on health care education
January 28, 2025Husson University and the University of New England have collaborated to enhance health care education and meet Maine's workforce needs for health care professionals.
January 28, 2025 
UNE takes aim at climate change with grad program
Updated: January 27, 2025The University of New England's online program on leadership amid climate change will launch this fall.
Updated: January 27, 2025
University of Maine at Augusta relocates its Saco satellite center
January 23, 2025The Saco Center of the University of Maine at Augusta offers students from the Saco-Biddeford area a closer hub to pursue their degree work.
January 23, 2025
The University of Maine at Presque Isle will offer master's degree aimed at working professionals
January 23, 2025The University of Maine at Presque Isle is expanding its offerings to include a master’s degree in business for working professionals.
January 23, 2025
‘ME-tirement’ takes off: These Maine women business leaders are taking a career break
Updated: January 27, 2025“Me” is the leitmotif for several Maine women business and nonprofit leaders in their 40s and 50s who are pressing pause on their careers to focus on themselves.
Updated: January 27, 2025
New president of Presque Isle community college comes from an Iowa university
January 22, 2025Doug Binsfeld, who now serves as vice president for academic and student affairs at Upper Iowa University, will become president of Northern Maine Community College in April.
January 22, 2025
USM Foundation names new president and CEO
January 22, 2025The University of Southern Maine Foundation has named Corey Hascall, a USM graduate, its new president and CEO.
January 22, 2025
The University of New England nets research partnership with Maine Mariners
January 22, 2025Participating students will engage in long-term, collaborative industry research with the Mariners to study and advance business goals at Maine's only pro hockey team.
January 22, 2025
Tariffs, immigration policy uncertainties pose risks to ‘sturdy’ growth, Maine state economist says
January 15, 2025If tariffs are wide ranging, "things could be really, really bad," Amanda Rector told a Mainebiz forum.
January 15, 2025
Thomas College to offer online bachelor's degree aimed at working professionals
Updated: January 16, 2025The Waterville college will offer an online bachelor’s degree program aimed at working professionals.
Updated: January 16, 2025
UNE recruits College of Arts and Science dean from Connecticut's Quinnipiac University
January 9, 2025While at Quinnipiac University, Wesley Renfro led the creation of accelerated and dual degree programs, linking undergraduate majors with graduate offerings.
January 9, 2025
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