Scientists meeting in Portland say right whales on the way to extinction

At an international meeting, scientists urge immediate action to protect the endangered species that is the focus of regulatory efforts that could affect Maine's valuable lobster industry.

USM confirms three-year plan to move L-A College downtown

Report says Maine needs statewide training standards, more oversight for school-based policing

The first study of its kind reveals ‘wide variation’ in school resource officer programs across the state, as the number of officers grows.

Repairs begin at USM after burst pipe closes dining hall, bookstore, other facilities

University officials still do not know what caused the pipe to rupture over the weekend.

Report recommends sweeping changes at UMaine law school

The proposal for changes in governance, funding and course offerings will be reviewed by UMaine System trustees, who must determine how to pay for the endeavor.

Senior college students publish first poetry book

The book is called "Wit, Wisdom and Whimsy" and is an anthology of poetry by students at USM Lewiston-Auburn Senior College.

Gov. Mills urges USM grads to embrace ‘world of opportunity’ in Maine

She delivers the keynote address to more than 900 University of Southern Maine graduates on a day that saw commencement ceremonies at colleges across the state.

Maine Composites Alliance, needing trained workers, will locate research lab at USM

A collaboration between the university and the Maine Composites Alliance will bring $1.5 million worth of equipment to the school's Portland campus.

Colby professor to give presentation on Franco-American music at USM-LAC

Colby College music professor Natalie Zelensky will discuss a project undertaken by her students to collect and preserve some of Lewiston's most unique — and treasured — Franco-American chansons.

New Ventures to offer two free classes at USM-LAC

"My Next Career Move" and "My Money Works" will be held in April.