Higher education

In six years, the Roux Institute of Northeastern University has grown rapidly. With its new headquarters, now under construction, it takes another step forward.

Building Northeastern University’s Roux Institute campus, perched on the edge of Casco Bay in Portland, is a complex — and exciting — project for the team at Consigli Construction.

Thomas College and Gould Academy have partnered to extend professional and graduate education offerings to more than 120 employees at a discounted rate.

Propelling overall enrollment growth is a 40% year-over-year increase in the number of University of Maine at Presque Isle students taking advantage of the YourPace online degree and certificate programs.

A timeline has not yet been set for the project, touted as a "catalyst" for the Orono school and the future of health care in Maine.

Maine’s seven community colleges, from Presque Isle to Wells, are helping employers train skilled workers faster in a tight labor market.

The soaring seven-story structure will be the future home of Northeastern University’s Roux Institute, which is projected to welcome graduate students for the spring 2028 semester.

UMaine is well positioned to start a public medical school, but $250 million in startup costs plus tens of millions for operations mean the project is not financially feasible.

Here’s a look back at 10 stories that shaped 2025, starting with a photo essay by photographer Tim Greenway from the 2025 Mainebiz Fact Book.

The year’s good news ran the gamut — from mentoring teens in lobstering to combating food insecurity.