UMaine System students will return to campuses for fall semester

University officials say its testing strategy is key to allowing students, faculty and staff to return to campuses for in-person learning.

UMaine System forms partnerships for virus testing at all campuses

Teaming up with The Jackson Laboratory and ConvenientMD is a key part of the system's plan to reopen in the fall for on-campus instruction, details of which will be announced Wednesday.

Maine college leaders collaborating on ‘framework’ to reopen campuses

Presidents of Maine's public and private colleges and universities are hoping to present recommendations to Gov. Janet Mills next month.

Chief justice to step down from state’s high court to lead UMaine law school

Leigh Saufley, the first woman to serve as chief justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, will leave after 19 years on the job to become dean of the University of Maine School of Law in Portland.

University of Maine, MOFGA search for workers to help dairy farmers during pandemic

‘If those people get sick, someone needs to step in to take over the operations,’ said Richard Kersbergen, extension professor with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. ‘Dairy farming doesn't just stop.’

University system offers WiFi hot spots to local schools

The service would allow students to pick up internet signals from parking lots outside school buildings.

UMaine System prohibits nonessential travel, encourages students to stay on campus

Residence and dining halls will remain open during spring break next week, and students will not be charged for additional room and board costs.

Shopping (or window shopping) for a boat? These 4 boat shows have you covered

Featuring cutting-edge technology, competitions for teens, and deals on boats, Maine's boat show season has something for boaters of all ages and sorts.

Maine company envisions using lobster blood in new drugs

Lobster Unlimited of Orono is investigating whether the crustacean's circulatory fluid can be a potential weapon against viruses and cancer.

Second issue published of Résonance, aFranco-American literary journal