March 29, 2024
BANGOR DAILY NEWS (BANGOR, MAINE

Concerned in Machias

Help! If the proposed budget cuts affecting the University of Maine System go through, the university in Machias will be drastically affected.

We have classes now that are only offered once every two years. We also have classes with more than 40 students in attendance. Add to this the fact that we are a very mobile student body, with more than 60 percent non-traditional, commuting students. A large number of these commuters already travel many miles a day to get to Machias. It will be virtually impossible for these students to leave their homes and families to travel farther distances for classes.

I know. I am one of them…. Karen J. Carroll Machias


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