Touted as a first-of-its-kind for adult learners, the degree will be offered by the University of Maine at Farmington and delivered through the University of Maine at Presque Isle’s existing online program called YourPace.
In the week since it opened, Sugarloaf’s lift-serviced downhill mountain bike park already attracted hundreds of cyclists. More trails are under construction.
Franklin Savings Bank, based in Farmington, has offices in Ellsworth, Farmington, Jay, Rangeley, Rumford, Skowhegan, Wilton and inside Mt. Blue High School.
Simulation laboratories provide animatronic mannequins, virtual reality trainers and replicated hospital rooms. They also help address Maine's shortage of nurses.