In the coming weeks, with the government reopened, Congress will continue to debate how much of the federal budget to allocate to programs supporting vulnerable populations in FY26. With the administration’s stringent deportation agenda, many representatives will continue to target initiatives that have historically supported smart alternatives to detention for those in deportation proceedings, despite […]
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Posted inHearts of Pine, News, Sports
Hearts of Pine re-sign Walter Varela, add a defender
Varela scored the first goal in franchise history, while Zion Scarlett comes to Portland from the MLS Next Pro ranks.
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Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Why are so many betting on Graham Platner to beat Janet Mills?
Platner is leading Gov. Janet Mills on Polymarket and Kalshi, websites that allow betting on elections, sports and current events that some experts say can be better predictors of election results than polls.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Fryeburg schools end contract with transport company that lost 7-year-old child for hours
Lovell mother is still seeking answers on where her foster child went during those missing hours.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox trade 2B Vaughn Grissom to Angels
Grissom played just 31 games with Boston after he was acquired in exchange for Chris Sale.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Mt. Blue school board director Griffin Mayhew of Wilton dies
Superintendent Christian E. Elkington praised Mayhew as ‘deeply dedicated’ and ‘an exemplary young man.’
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, Religion & Values
Catholic Charities leases former Lewiston monastery
The building attached to the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul has been emptied and will be renovated.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine students report less substance use, better mental health
Health and education officials say the trend is encouraging, but more work needs to be done to support vulnerable students.
Posted inSports, Swimming, Varsity Maine
Meet the western Maine boys swimmers to watch in 2025-26
The list of top area returners includes three sophomores.
Posted inLetters
US should not bail on Ukraine’s battle for independence | Letter
How can President Trump say he hates communists but loves Vladimir Putin and will let Russia benefit greatly from its invasion of Ukraine? “The American Revolution,” showing on PBS this week, reminds us of the incredible fight our ancestors endured for the sake of independence. It recognizes the role France played in our ability to […]