The U.S. Department of Education cut more than $600,000 in promised funding for the program, which supports western Maine students who face barriers in going to college.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Feds cut funding for Maine high school program, citing diversity concerns
The program, which helps low-income students in central and western Maine get into college, ‘conflicts’ with the federal government’s goals, the Trump administration said.
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Thrill of competing, reaching top of Oxford 250 mountain keeps veteran drivers coming back
Longtime racers want to win the 250 — some again, others for the first time — but also look forward to testing their driving against younger foes at Oxford Plains Speedway.
Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
2025 Varsity Maine All-State softball team
All four state champions are represented on this list that includes six seniors, six juniors and a pair of sophomore pitchers.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News, Politics
Trump’s tax, spending law will slash food assistance for thousands of Mainers
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will force Maine to cover tens of millions in costs for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — costs that Gov. Janet Mills says the state ‘simply cannot absorb.’
Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Buckfield softball blanks Penobscot Valley in Class D final
Carmen Crockett strikes out 16 to secure the program’s 10th state championship.
Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
A look at Maine’s high school softball championship games
Windham will try to win the Class A title for the second time in three season when it takes on Edward Little.
Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Clutch hits propel Buckfield softball to Class D title game
The Bucks knock off two-time defending state champion NYA in the D South final.
Posted inBaseball, Softball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Meet the Maine Mr. Baseball, Miss Softball finalists
Ten baseball players and eight softball players in the running for awards given to the state’s top senior players.
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Lifelong resident leaves property for Buckfield … or the Hells Angels
If residents turn down an offer of nearly 16 acres of land and money for scholarships, it’ll go to the infamous motorcycle club.