President Trump is pledging to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, which provided $250 million to Maine schools this year for some of the most vulnerable students.
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Posted inSports
Cooper Flagg, Duke men’s basketball can’t grab No. 1 ranking
A loss to Clemson ended Duke’s winning streak; Flagg and the Blue Devils will look to bounce back.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Maine colleges are meeting students where they are: Online
Fully online graduate and undergraduate degrees, which schools say offer flexibility for busy adult students, are becoming more available across the state.
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Student applicants sought for March 18 Maine Agriculture Policy Day
This event offers selected students an inside look at state government, providing a firsthand look at agricultural policymaking.
Posted inMaine
Cities push Maine lawmakers for more revenue-sharing cash
Hoping for more aid to cope with rising budgets, municipalities eye possible increases in revenue sharing rates
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Waterville Opera House plans The Outlaw concert
The southern rock legends are a band of brothers bound together by history, harmony and the road.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Republican lawmaker dissents over bipartisan deal on Maine budget
A $121 million supplemental budget proposal was approved 11-0 by the Legislature’s budget committee, but Rep. Ken Fredette wants his party to oppose it because it does not include emergency housing limits and MaineCare reforms.
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Waterville Opera House to stage Julia Gagnon Feb. 14
The singer is working on writing and recording new music with her fiancé and musical partner, Nate Haven.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Norway Savings donates $8K to 2 organizations
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank recently presented a $5,000 check to Bridgton Historical Society for its new gallery and exhibit space. The bank also donated $3,000 to New Ventures Maine in support of small business growth. The Historical Society is preserving and renovating the United Methodist Church building on Main Street to serve as its […]