The state’s flagship university announced it intends to raise tuition by 4% and cut more than $10 million from its budget but declined to provide details about what programs and positions are being axed.
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Kingfield to hold public meeting to answer questions on school withdrawal plan
The committee said it plans to answer questions from residents March 24 about the ongoing MSAD 58 withdrawal discussions.
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Maine lawmakers advance bill to encourage more ADUs, greater housing density
The measure still needs two-thirds approval in the House and Senate because it was drafted as emergency legislation that would take effect immediately.
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Portland Museum of Art’s Youth Art Month exhibit spotlights Maine’s young artists
Student artists from across the state are represented in an exhibit running through April 5 at the Portland Museum of Art.
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25-year-old woman charged in fatal shooting of another woman in Lewiston
The 22-year-old victim died after being taken to the hospital.
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Ice cream making, pickleball & cuddling cats: week in photos
Maine Trust photographers select some of their favorite images from March 13-19.
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Children’s author draws big crowd to Rumford library
The presentation and reading by Paula Nations had the largest turnout for a children’s author program at the library, organizers said.
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Portland officials facing outcry after Turning Point USA joins Expo event
Critics say the city was intentionally misled by Calvary Chapel Greater Portland, which booked the gathering.
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4 takeaways from the Wabanaki-hosted gubernatorial debate
On the key issue of tribal sovereignty, the 3 independents and 5 Democrats who attended the Houlton event Thursday night were mostly in favor.
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Turner residents chip in on reward after dog dies from pellet wound
The damage from the pellet was so severe, the animal had to be euthanized.