The state has bucked a national trend that has seen a 30% drop in enrollment by foreign students in the wake of Trump administration immigration and education policies.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Lisbon woman seriously hurt in hit-and-run at Topsham Market Basket
Althea Kennedy-Ecker, 72, was struck in the Market Basket parking lot Sunday afternoon. The suspect fled the scene and was later arrested in Brunswick.
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Posted inMaine, News
Police searching for missing Brunswick woman
Rebecca Dorr was last seen near the Botany Place neighborhood on Monday.
Posted inMaine, News
1 year later, Brunswick residents still fear impacts of PFAS spill
State and local officials have worked to address the spill of toxic firefighting foam at the former naval air station, but residents and environmental advocates have lingering questions.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
Maine food businesses and shoppers seeing higher costs as tariffs hit
The hefty tariffs are raising prices on items ranging from cheese to coffee, and businesses are figuring out how to absorb the costs — or pass them on to customers.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Dr. Shah, other experts decry Trump administration’s approach to public health
Maine’s former top health official is among the medical professionals who are raising alarms about the dismantling of everything from how the annual flu shot is approved to cuts in prevention programs and vaccine research.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Dr. Nirav Shah says he’s considering run for Maine governor
Shah, the face of Maine’s COVID-19 response, was a top federal health official in the Biden administration and has criticized the Trump administration’s public health priorities.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Bowdoin among colleges sued for early decision admissions practices
The lawsuit filed in Massachusetts against 32 schools across the U.S. claims early admissions drive up education costs and prevent students from comparing financial aid offers.
Posted inFood, Leslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Is a Maine lobster roll from a gas station any good? | Column
We tried cheaper versions of the state’s signature sandwich from Rusty Lantern, Hannaford and Market Basket to see how they stacked up.
Posted inLife & Culture, Things to Do
Get off the Main(e)land and explore 22 of Maine’s islands
The state boasts thousands of islands, each one offering a slightly different vibe, from quiet camping getaways to bustling harbor towns.