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Federal cuts to AmeriCorps jeopardize more than 120 positions in Maine

by Rachel Ohm May 1, 2025May 1, 2025

Volunteer Maine, the commission that administers funding for many of Maine’s AmeriCorps programs, was notified last week that grant funding was being terminated.

Franklin, Maine, Schools & Education

Dr. Nirav Shah, former Maine CDC director, to be commencement speaker at UMF graduation

by Sun Journal staff report May 1, 2025

Jonathan Moody, University of Maine at Farmington alumnus and Maine’s 2024 State Superintendent of the Year, will receive an honorary doctorate degree, the school announced.

Maine, News

Maine announces record $8M in state climate resilience grants

by Penelope Overton May 1, 2025May 1, 2025

More than 150 communities across the state are included in the latest round of state climate resilience grants announced by Gov. Janet Mills in Kennebunkport, which was heavily damaged by back-to-back storms in January 2024.

Franklin, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal

Farmington man accused of breaking into house while owners away

by Donna M. Perry May 1, 2025May 2, 2025

Security surveillance cameras caught images of a vehicle in a driveway and items being removed from the home on North Chesterville Road, police said.

Maine, Nation / World

Maine seeks delayed enforcement of Real ID as deadline approaches

by Randy Billings May 1, 2025May 1, 2025

But a spokesman says the TSA plans to enforce the law beginning Wednesday despite the request from Secretary of State Shenna Bellows and other Maine officials over concerns about travel disruptions and airport delays.