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Widespread system failures: Maine’s community colleges report major problems with the new Anthology software, including delays in financial aid, faulty course registration, transcript errors, and housing issues.
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Staff morale collapse: Long-serving employees describe extreme stress, resignations, and early retirements, saying the system makes basic tasks take far longer and undermines student support.
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Student disruptions: Students face miscalculated GPAs, missing courses, inaccurate degree audits, and registration mix-ups, leaving many without reliable schedules or aid information.
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Cost overruns and delays: The system has already cost $15.6 million—$1.6 million over budget—and rollout was delayed multiple times; full implementation is still incomplete.
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Leadership response: System president David Daigler acknowledges frustrations but insists progress is being made, citing external reviews that say Anthology can work despite user complaints.
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Problems beyond Maine: Colleges in Oregon, Michigan, and Wisconsin have sued Anthology over similar failures, with some settlements paid out and one lawsuit still ongoing. MORE
From vines that climb 6 inches a day to beetles that hollow out entire stands of ash trees, Maine’s forests, lakes and wetlands are under siege from a growing list of plants and pests. Altogether, these invasive species threaten to reshape habitats and eliminate the very landscapes that define Maine, disrupting industries like logging and Christmas tree farming, and limiting outdoor recreation.
Fifty people from 28 countries officially became U.S. citizens during a naturalization ceremony on Wednesday at the University of Southern Maine's Portland campus. The moment comes during the Trump administration’s aggressive crackdown on illegal immigration, and as overheated rhetoric is driving an increase in political violence, including the killing of a conservative activist in Utah last week.