A local landlord said that she has been put in a tough situation after students who had signed lease agreements to live in one of her rental units were told that they had to live on campus.

The state's free-tuition initiative has boosted enrollment numbers at Kennebec Valley Community College at a time when administrators are planning for on-campus housing and new athletic programs.

Maine legislators are considering the addition of on-campus housing to the state's seven community colleges amid a sizeable enrollment spike.

Kameron Blanding has joined Central Maine Community College's staff to coach the cross country team and the school's recently created track and field team.