The National Endowment for the Arts notified institutions in Maine and across the country late Friday night that their grants were being terminated.
Maine
Local and state news from the Sun Journal.
Posted inFranklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, River Valley
State’s child welfare office in Lewiston hit hard by staffing issues
New district offices opening in Farmington and possibly Rumford are aimed at relieving burden on caseworker retention.
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Posted inMaine, News, Oxford Hills
Maine volunteer says AmeriCorps helped her grow
‘If you like to get outdoors in Maine and hike, you have walked through, walked on and walked over some sort of structure that an AmeriCorps member has built,’ Chantelle Hay of Buckfield said.
Posted inbPlus, Franklin
Meet the two women behind Farmington’s bustling parks and rec programs
Face time: Jennifer Savage of Chesterville and Michelle Dowd of Farmington bring their strengths and experiences to the department’s many tasks.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man charged with sex assault after woman says condom fell off
The woman, 31, alleges that, although the sex was consensual, Joseph Fusaro finished the act knowing that the condom had fallen off, according to a court affidavit.
Posted inMaine, News
Amphibians on the march for their Big Night
On warm, rainy spring nights, Maine’s amphibians are on the move to make their moves, sometimes with human help.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
AmeriCorps cuts will hurt Maine communities, volunteers say
The loss of $400 million in grants to programs across the country puts at risk the service of more than 120 participants in Maine. Now they’re asking, ‘Why are we under attack?’
Posted inMaine, News
Brunswick to Augusta rail trail nears vote, but questions remain
The Lower Road rail line, which has not been used consistently since the 1980s, could be replaced with a multiuse trail if state lawmakers give their approval, but a rail company is also interested in the line.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
What’s in Mark’s backpack? We’re glad you asked.
The trail lover breaks down his under-12-pounds of backcountry gotta-haves.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Mark LaFlamme
There’s seaweed in my shorts and Nordiques love in my heart | Mark LaFlamme
Talk of the town: I’m feeling very bro-ish and I don’t know if it’s because of the Nords’ winning ways or the fear of being shanked?