The National Council on Teacher Quality gave poor ratings to three of Maine’s public universities at a time when reading test scores have been falling.
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What does the Trump administration’s review of wildlife refuges mean for Maine?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has been asked to “look for refuges and hatcheries established for a purpose that no longer aligns with the mission” of the agency.
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Maine Library Commission drops plan requiring paid directors, minimum hours
Small libraries in rural areas, many staffed by volunteers, pushed back saying there’s no way they could meet the standards. Officials still plan to consider new rules.
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Maine is one of the least religious states in the country. Here’s what the data shows
In a recent survey, a quarter of Mainers listed their religion as ‘nothing in particular.’
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Washington County projects less than 3 months’ worth of cash flow entering the new year
County commissioners voted to reduce the mileage reimbursement rate from a federal standard to a state standard to save money.
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Upper Machias Bay Master Plan moves forward nearly 2 years after destructive downtown flood
At a community meeting earlier this month, residents discussed wastewater infrastructure, erosion control, emergency response and other strategies to guard against future flooding.
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Members of Otisfield First Responders are neighbors helping neighbors
Physical therapist Beth Damon, now 67, got the idea to form the group in 2009 after a neighbor who was suffering a medical emergency had to wait 15 minutes for an ambulance.
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More direct primary care clinics keep opening in Maine
The alternative health care model continues to expand as health insurance premiums skyrocket.
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As tax credits expire, how will heat pump costs change in Maine?
Federal clean energy incentives are expiring on Dec. 31. But homeowners will still have access to Efficiency Maine rebates, and the state is part of a $450 million effort to increase heat pump adoption across New England.
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University of Maine asks departments for 7% cuts to cover $18M shortfall
Maine’s flagship public university in Orono is reducing budgets across campus to close the gap in the 2027 fiscal year.