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Connecticut governor unveils plan to cut travel time to NYC
By Susan Haigh Jun. 21, 2021 01:58 PM EDT
Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont's administration unveiled an $8 billion to $10 billion plan Monday that aims to reduce commuter rail times from Connecticut to New...
UMaine System eyes flat tuition for in-state students
Jun. 14, 2021 12:21 PM EDT
ORONO, Maine (AP) — A key committee approved a resolution Monday to hold in-state tuition flat for University of Maine System students in the coming year.
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Graduations are being held virtually for UMaine System
May. 08, 2021 01:31 PM EDT
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — University of Maine System seniors are getting their degrees during virtual ceremonies amid the pandemic.
The...
Town halls, libraries allow more visitors; Daily cases rise
By Patrick Whittle Apr. 19, 2021 10:50 AM EDT
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — More people will be allowed in public buildings such as town halls and libraries in Maine in the coming weeks.
The...
Nonprofit holds drive-thru vaccination clinic
Jan. 26, 2021 01:15 AM EST
BRUNSWICK, Maine (AP) — More than 150 people received vaccinations for COVID-19 in one of the state's first drive-thru clinics, officials said.
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McDonald reconfirmed as justice in rescheduled House session
Jan. 14, 2021 05:26 PM EST
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut lawmakers reconfirmed State Supreme Court Justice Andrew McDonald on Thursday to another eight-year term, two years after he...
Editorial Roundup: New England
By The Associated Press Dec. 25, 2020 02:56 PM EST
Recent editorials of regional and national interest from New England’s newspapers:
CONNECTICUT:
More cash for money...
Maine bishop calls on Catholics to try "different Christmas"
Dec. 22, 2020 03:10 AM EST
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The bishop of Maine’s Roman Catholic diocese called on Catholics in the state to observe social distancing and other precautions this...
1st COVID-19 vaccines in Maine given to health care workers
By Patrick Whittle Dec. 15, 2020 10:06 AM EST
Maine to alter contact tracing plans as coronavirus surges
By Patrick Whittle Nov. 23, 2020 11:09 AM EST
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The surge of coronavirus cases in Maine has necessitated changes to the state's contact tracing protocols, the state's top public health...
UMS announces guidelines for students' return on Aug. 31
Jul. 01, 2020 09:23 AM EDT
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The University of Maine System has adopted a set of principles to guide campuses in welcoming back students on Aug. 31, officials said...
Cumberland County Jail inmate tests positive for coronavirus
Jun. 30, 2020 08:32 AM EDT
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The University of Maine System entered into partnerships with the nonprofit biomedical research institution The Jackson Laboratory and...
Trustees approve budget, UMS receives unified accreditation
Jun. 26, 2020 03:39 PM EDT
ORONO, Maine (AP) — University of Maine System trustees on Friday gave conditional approval to a $559 million spending plan that will include a 2.5% tuition...
Editorial Roundup: New England
By The Associated Press Jun. 12, 2020 03:29 PM EDT
Editorials from around New England:
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Gov. Lamont’s dubious claims
Republican-American
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Editorial Roundup: New England
By The Associated Press May. 01, 2020 07:05 PM EDT
CONNECTICUT
The rainy day has arrived
The Republican American
May 1
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UMaine System makes plans for return of students in the fall
Apr. 21, 2020 08:24 AM EDT
The University of Maine System announced Tuesday that it is making plans to welcome back students in the fall.
The system formed a Fall...