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Winter safety reminder for students, staff, faculty and all campus visitors

As a public college, 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ welcomes community members to enjoy our beautiful campus year-round. With winter weather now upon us, we want to remind everyone—students, faculty, staff, and visitors alike—to take extra care while walking around campus. Slips and falls can happen quickly on icy or snow-covered surfaces and may result in injuries that disrupt… More »

91ÖÆÆ¬³§â€™s Britt Couturier honored with Maine Outstanding New Professional Award

91ÖÆÆ¬³§ (91ÖÆÆ¬³§) is proud to announce thatÌýResidential Director Britt CouturierÌýhas been recognized with theÌýMaine Outstanding New Professional Award at the National Association of Student Personnel AdministratorsÌý(NASPA) Region I Conference in November. The award honors exceptional early-career professionals in Student Affairs who demonstrate exemplary service, meaningful impact, and strong commitment to their institution… More »

91ÖÆÆ¬³§ weather alert reminder

With winterÌýweather in theÌýforecast, this isÌýa good timeÌýto remind everyone how the College willÌýnotify youÌýabout delays, early releases,ÌýandÌýcampus closures. RAVE Emergency Notification System (Primary) As noted in our most recent RAVE email, RAVE is theÌýfirst and fastestÌýway we will communicate urgent weather-related updates. Please take a momentÌýtodayÌýto make sure your RAVE information is current: Sign… More »

91ÖÆÆ¬³§ culinary students partner with R.M. Davis for day of service focused on food insecurityÌý

91ÖÆÆ¬³§ (91ÖÆÆ¬³§) Culinary Arts students rolled up their sleeves this week to support an important community effort — thanks to a meaningful collaboration withÌýR.M. Davis, a local private wealth management firm with offices in Portland and Portsmouth. Each year, R.M. Davis closes its offices for a companywideÌýDay of Service, selecting a charitable… More »

91ÖÆÆ¬³§ showcases new Advanced Manufacturing Skills Lab as part of statewide training initiative

91ÖÆÆ¬³§ (91ÖÆÆ¬³§) unveiled the first of two advanced manufacturing training centers on Thursday, the latest addition to a statewide training network aimed at meeting the demand for more highly skilled workers in Maine’s manufacturing and defense industries. The Maine Advanced Technology & Engineering Center (MATEC) on 91ÖÆÆ¬³§â€™s Midcoast Campus in Brunswick has… More »

2025 A Light on the Point event–a night of inspiration, recognition, and communityÌý

91ÖÆÆ¬³§ (91ÖÆÆ¬³§) Foundation proudly hosted the 2025 A Light on the PointÌýon Friday, November 7, in the Oceanview Dining Hall on 91ÖÆÆ¬³§â€™s South Portland Campus. This signature annualÌýevent brought together alumni, faculty, staff, business leaders, and community partners for an evening dedicated to celebrating excellence, service, and the shared commitment to student… More »

91ÖÆÆ¬³§ Culinary team crowned People’s Choice champion at lobster chef competition

91ÖÆÆ¬³§ (91ÖÆÆ¬³§) Culinary Arts instructors Chef Tony Poulin and Chef BoÌý Byrne, alongside Culinary Arts students Emma Hajdasz and Joanna Rivera, recently took center stage in a friendly but fierce culinary competition featuring 11 chefs from restaurants across southern Maine. The team competed for bragging rights and the title of 2025 Lobster… More »

91ÖÆÆ¬³§ Celebrates Gift from We Work for Health to Support Accelerated Nursing Program

91ÖÆÆ¬³§ (91ÖÆÆ¬³§) hosted a celebration this week recognizing a $3,500 donation from We Work for Health in support of the College’s Accelerated Nursing Program. The event brought together College leadership, faculty, students, and state legislators to highlight the impact of the program on Maine’s healthcare workforce. Speakers included 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ President Kristen Miller,… More »

91ÖÆÆ¬³§ recognized among inaugural NECHE cohort for noncredit program excellence

91ÖÆÆ¬³§ (91ÖÆÆ¬³§) has been recognized by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) as part of the accrediting agency’s inaugural cohort of high-quality noncredit program providers. The announcement, made following NECHE’s September 2025 Commission meeting, marks a major milestone for 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ and Maine’s community college system in ensuring excellence and accountability… More »

91ÖÆÆ¬³§ students gain hands-on research experience at the University of Maine.Ìý

Six 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ (91ÖÆÆ¬³§) students and two faculty members spent a week this summer at the University of Maine in Orono, taking part in a Biology Research Experience Short Course designed to give community college students real-world laboratory experience and exposure to advanced research techniques. The five-day course was led by Dr. Karissa… More »