Eighteen resilience projects around the state had their Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities applications terminated with the cancellation of the program and are now seeking alternate funding.
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USDA funding uncertainty puts Maine farmers in a bind
As vital federal grants and project money continues to be frozen, farmers are being forced to make hard decisions.
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Maine’s electricity prices grew at third fastest rate in US, analysis shows
Securing cheaper, cleaner power has become harder than anticipated.
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Maine fisherman dies in apparent accident while working off Massachusetts, Coast Guard says
Jaxson Marston, 26, died from his injuries after being struck by a snapped rope Friday. A second crew member was taken to the hospital with a concussion and possible broken ribs.
Posted inbPlus, Columns, Lewiston-Auburn
Finding purpose in helping deaf children | Letters from Madagascar
‘Nothing has felt as fulfilling as helping kids here in Madagascar get a decent education.’
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
As Trump attacks DEI, Lewiston students find value in high school’s culture clubs
Lewiston High School’s Black Student Union and Muslim Student Association are places students say they can feel accepted and recognized, and enlighten other students.
Posted inMaine, News
Feds freeze community paramedicine funding across Maine
Waterville, Topsham and Portland’s programs lost funding after grants were terminated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Posted inMaine, Mark LaFlamme
Avert your eyes! That bee is doing his personal business | Mark LaFlamme
Talk of the Town: Yes, I was trying to take the cop’s belt off, but it’s not what you think, perv.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News, Religion & Values
For many Mainers, Pope Francis’ impact and legacy are personal
The pontiff spent his 12-year tenure preaching what he called the joy of the gospel and emphasizing compassion. That message resonated among myriad Catholics and non-Catholics alike.
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Maine nonprofit joins lawsuit against Trump administration over reproductive care funding freeze
Nearly $2 million in grants for Maine Family Planning, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England and community health clinics has been frozen.