ORONO, Maine, Feb. 8 -- The University of Maine System issued the following commentary on Feb. 7, 2024: * * * University System Flexibility Helps Learners Go Anywhere in the Maine Workforce By Dannel Malloy, Chancellor Jamie Guerrette was at a career crossroads. The working mother of two could see the boost a bachelor's degree in business could give her in the job market. What she couldn't see was how she would find the time to come back to college. Enter the University of Maine at Presque  more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Feb. 8 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following news release on Feb. 7, 2024: The Legislature's State and Local Government Committee voted Tuesday in support of a measure sponsored by Rep. Deqa Dhalac, D-South Portland, which would establish the Office of New Americans (ONA) within Maine State Government. The bill would create a two-person office housed within the Governor's Office of Policy, Innovation and the Future, that would be tasked with improving the economic a more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Feb. 8 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following news release on Feb. 7, 2024: Rep. Lydia Crafts, D-Newcastle, presented legislation Tuesday at a public hearing before the Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee that would improve access to social work services in Maine by enacting an interstate social work licensure compact. Currently, social workers must seek a separate license in each state and territory in which they wish to practice, which can b more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Feb. 7 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news: On Tuesday, the Legislature's Judiciary Committee endorsed a proposal from Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, to ensure survivors of violent crime can continue to access essential support services. LD 2084, "An Act to Provide Funding for Essential Services for Victims of Crimes," received unanimous support of committee members present. "Maine is facing a severe 60% decrease in funding through the federal Victims o more PR