As we enter graduation season, here are photos of some of the newest alumni of Maine’s colleges and universities. In tasseled caps and long robes, graduates from institutions including Maine College of Art & Design, Husson University and University of Maine schools walked across the stage over the weekend, entering the next chapter of their lives.
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Dam safety reforms considered by Maine lawmakers
The measures include bolstering the state’s enforcement actions, expanding mapping efforts and updating the pay scale for Maine’s chief dam inspector.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Pressure is on to extend ACA subsidies as premium hikes loom
The enhanced tax credits, first approved in 2021, would expire at the end of the year if Congress fails to act.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Lewiston’s new administrator wants people to believe in City Hall
More than a year after Heather Hunter’s controversial exit, Lewiston has a new city administrator. Bryan Kaenrath’s enthusiasm is energizing staff and constituents.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Dr. Nirav Shah urges UMF graduates to consider ‘what we owe each other’ at commencement
Despite being forced inside by inclement weather, the University of Maine at Farmington recognized its class of 2025 with 3 ceremonies.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Oxford voters to determine future of Fore St. Cemetery
The Fore Street Cemetery Association is seeking to dissolve and transfer its assets and property management to the town of Oxford.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News, Politics
15 state attorneys general condemn Rep. Libby’s censure as ‘attack on Legislature’ in letter
The group, led by West Virginia Attorney General John McCuskey, charges that the Auburn Republican’s censure impedes the Legislature’s ability to function and represent Mainers.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Lawmaker, advocates say Maine needs new Office of the Child Advocate
If approved, the office would be an independent watchdog agency and work with state departments overseeing health and human services, education, law enforcement police and corrections.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Man sentenced for stealing from postal workers, post offices in central Maine
Lance Funderburk and his accomplice targeted post offices in Paris and Monmouth, and postal carriers in Lewiston.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Lisbon council rejects license renewal for cannabis business
Councilors said they were bound to follow the ordinance requiring all code violations be fixed.