State leaders and hunger prevention advocates say federal changes to nutrition assistance programs have undermined Maine’s strategy to increase food security.
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Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Republican running for governor fails to qualify for Maine elections funding
The state’s campaign finance watchdog said Thursday that Sen. Jim Libby had failed to collect the necessary number of valid contributions needed to qualify for public funding.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools & Education
Supporters object to trans sports referendum ballot language
The Secretary of State released draft language this week of how the initiative, which seeks to limit participation in school sports and use of spaces like bathrooms to sex assigned at birth, would appear on the November ballot.
Posted inMaine, News, Religion & Values
A project to save rural synagogues grows from Maine to Montana
The Center for Small Town Jewish Life at Colby College began a decade ago with a goal of supporting Jewish congregations that are far from big cities.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine advances $500M+ state budget in the middle of the night
The final roll call on the budget will happen in the state Senate on Thursday.
Posted inNews, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine’s millionaire’s tax is the mini revolution we need | Douglas Rooks
This is a welcome course correction for our state.
Posted inNews
Optimist Clubs invite Earth Day volunteers | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Optimist Clubs of Maine ask you to join them in picking up roadside trash any time from Earth Day, Wednesday. April 22, through Sunday, April 26. All you have to do to participate is commit to spending at least one hour picking up trash in your neighborhood. By volunteering to help, […]
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
It’s Local News Day. Here’s why it matters in Maine.
Local news is part of the fabric of our communities, and when it’s strong, communities are more informed, more connected and more resilient.
Posted inCommunity, News
Lewiston library children’s department makeover on track for 2027
The library launched its capital campaign in 2024 and will be going out to bid in the next two to three months.
Posted inCommunity, News
Artemis II mission flew with parts from a Lewiston metal technology company
The company’s connection to the spacecraft links Maine to a historic space mission.