Maine’s flagship public university in Orono is reducing budgets across campus to close the gap in the 2027 fiscal year.
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Feds rescind grant changes, but uncertainty lingers for Maine supportive housing programs
More than 1,000 disabled Mainers, including 70 in central Maine, could lose their housing if emergency relief is not provided by Jan. 1.
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Charter Communications lays off 176 workers in Maine
Workers at the Portland call center can relocate to another facility out of state, take severance or apply for other jobs at the company.
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Officials identify Sumner man who died in house fire
The Office of Chief Medical Examiner identified the man as 72-year-old Martin Gibson.
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Shifting river complicates efforts to halt erosion at Popham Beach
The erosion, caused by a shift in the Morse River’s position, has wiped out some of the beach that was built up using recycled Christmas trees in 2024.
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New Lewiston police chief listens to residents’ feedback
New Chief Carly Conley said the public session Wednesday night was a ‘great opportunity’ to have conversations and get feedback from residents.
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Osman situation revives calls for Lewiston charter changes
The city approved a series of amendments in 2021, but decided against a Charter Commission, which allows much broader changes.
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Working families stretched thin by rising costs appeal to Toy Fund for holiday help
Many of the letters to the charity this season are coming from Maine parents struggling to keep up with basic needs like rent and food, despite having steady incomes — limiting their ability to afford presents for their children.
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Mystery Photo for Dec. 14, 2025
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.
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He waited 40 minutes for a ticket from Maine State Police, then spent 2 months in a Texas immigration facility
Lucas and Laura Segóbia say they spent tens of thousands of dollars to get Lucas released on bond months after a trooper called Border Patrol at a traffic stop.