Plans are now underway for the return of the Maine State Library, the Maine State Museum and the Archive to the state Cultural Building as its $45 million renovation project nears completion.
Augusta
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Veterans’ services bureau to honor Vietnam veterans March 28
This tribute will be an opportunity for remembrance, reflection, and appreciation of Maine’s Vietnam-era veterans and their sacrifices.
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Warm weather, rain bring small ice jams to central, western Maine
Emergency management officials and weather forecasters were keeping an eye on the rivers in western and central Maine as a storm system brought rain and warm temperatures to the region Monday, raising concerns over ice jams and flooding.
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King, Pingree demand answers on why USDA cut local food programs
Sen. Angus King joins dozens of Senate colleagues in calling for the funding to be restored.
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UMaine Augusta’s chief to participate in policing program
Chief Noel March will join law enforcement leaders from around the world to explore the crucial historical lessons learned from the role of law enforcement in Nazi Germany, particularly the actions of Reserve Battalion 101, and their relevance to contemporary policing.
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Ailing Cooper Flagg, Duke face uncertainty in NCAA tourney
After spraining his ankle and missing two games in the ACC tournament, Flagg looks to bounce back this week.
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UMaine Augusta to host job, resource fair March 26
The event will be held in collaboration with Maine CareerCenters.
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UMaine Augusta to host job, resource fair March 26
In collaboration with Maine CareerCenters, UMA’s third annual Job & Resource Fair will be held in the Randall Student Center Fireplace Lounge at 46 University Drive on the Augusta campus.
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Maine under attack? Trump-Mills clash is followed by chaos and confusion
The president singled out Maine’s governor in a Feb. 21 meeting at the White House; she replied, ‘See you in court.’ Some national observers say Maine is feeling the consequences.
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USDA cuts programs that supply local food to schools, food banks
The federal agency canceled contracts to continue providing food and funding to Maine schools and nonprofits for 3 more years. The change comes as one in eight Mainers — about 180,000 people — faces hunger. That includes roughly 45,000 children, about 20% of the state’s total population under 18.