Four schools receive first-place votes, headed by top-ranked Skowhegan.
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Maine anti-trafficking program may cut services over funding uncertainty
Portland-based Preble Street has relied on federal dollars to run its anti-trafficking program since 2013, but said it still hasn’t gotten word on new funding expected to be available starting next week.
Federal judge in Maine orders release of 3 Ecuadorian men before bond hearings
The order comes as several civil rights groups, including the American Civil Liberties Union of Maine, announced a class action lawsuit against the federal government over ICE actions.
‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ returns. Here’s where to watch his show in Maine.
Maine’s 2 ABC affiliates, WMTW in Portland and WVII in Bangor, said they will air the show Tuesday night.
Standing on Maine’s overpasses, protesters combat hopelessness
Part of a growing national movement, local members of the Visibility Brigade set up on a Falmouth overpass each week to protest the actions of the Trump administration.
Readers wants to donate soda can tabs | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Does anyone in the Lewiston-Auburn area collect soda can tabs? — Gerard, no town ANSWER: I’m assuming you’re interested in collecting these tabs to donate to Ronald McDonald House in Portland. I used to have a great contact for this but she has retired from that duty after 25 years of service. […]
Watch the Varsity Maine football highlights from Week 3
The best action filmed by our reporters during last week’s games
Varsity Maine football honor roll for Week 3
Last week’s standout performances from around the state.
Maine schools struggling to hire bus drivers
In Brunswick, a shortage of bus drivers has forced schools to merge routes and reschedule after-school activities.
Maine’s best bets this week include comic Kevin James and roller derby
Also, see ‘Eleanor,’ a one-woman show about first lady Eleanor Roosevelt, at Portland Stage.