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Trump administration cancels USM college program for veterans
Veterans Upward Bound helps Maine vets go to college, but the U.S. Department of Education is cutting its funding, saying the program ‘conflicts’ with its priorities.
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5 takeaways on the Kennebec River dam sale
While all the impacts of the sale of Brookfield Renewable Energy’s hydroelectric dams to The Nature Conservancy aren’t yet known, here’s what we know so far.
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Lewiston Live busking festival to debut in October
More than a dozen acts ranging from street jazz to circus performers will take over a stretch of downtown Lisbon Street on Oct. 4.
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Salvage company sues National Park Service in Bar Harbor shipwreck saga
The National Park Service recently agreed with the state that the wreck of the Delhi is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, but the company suing for ownership fears that decision will sabotage its case.
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Auburn tax relief program gave rebates to 145 seniors
City officials say a property tax relief program for seniors was a success in its first year.
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Winthrop couple starts preparing for Halloween in September
Peter and Karie Faucher mostly use repurposed materials to create their annual display.
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New Brunswick-Topsham bridge will open after Thanksgiving
Northbound traffic between Brunswick and Topsham is currently closed across the old bridge.
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Maine law introduced by Kennebunk senator addresses student homelessness
LD 384 went into effect on Sept. 24, granting Maine schools the ability to provide financial assistance for students experiencing a housing crisis.
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Lewiston expels three students following disciplinary hearings
The Lewiston School Committee voted to allow one student to return to school.