Shelter directors across the state are pushing lawmakers to adopt a proposal that would increase funding using a portion of the real estate transfer tax.
Presque Isle
Posted inHealth, News
Maine abortion providers to ask state lawmakers for more funding
The request seeks to offset the Trump administration’s efforts to cut federal funding for Planned Parenthood of Northern New England and Maine Family Planning.
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UMaine receives $3.5 million gift for art museum, honors college
The gift is from the late art historian Linda Zillman, who with her husband, Donald, is the namesake of the university’s art museum.
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UMaine-Presque Isle receives $2 million gift, largest ever
The gift comes from the late Donald Zillman, a former president of the university, and his wife, Linda.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Outdoors
Small Maine ski areas beat the odds as they struggle for survival
Community ski mountains and their supporters stress the importance of keeping outdoor recreation available to all residents.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Aroostook County loses trans-friendly primary care
Health experts say Maine Family Planning’s clinics were northern Maine’s safest option for transgender patients.
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As Maine winters get warmer, Presque Isle faces the biggest change
The city’s average temperature from December through February is 6.5 degrees higher than it was in 1970, marking one of the biggest shifts in the country.
Posted inBoys Soccer, Field Hockey, Girls Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine
Maine soccer, field hockey regional finals postponed
All of Wednesday’s playoff games, except the Class D girls soccer semifinals, will be played Thursday.
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Is Maine’s drought making seasonal allergies worse?
During extended dry periods, pollen and mold spores picked up by the wind stay airborne longer and travel farther, experts say. But data is limited.
Posted inBoys Hockey, Sports
Former St. Dom’s hockey teammates face off as junior hockey coaches
Derek Damon and Greg Moore, who also played together at the University of Maine, will meet for the first time as coaches in a pair of USHL games this weekend; and more junior hockey notes.