Large crowds gathered in Portland, Augusta, Auburn and elsewhere as part of a nationwide day of protests. Demonstrations were peaceful, though 2 arrests were made in Portland as police tried to move protesters onto the sidewalk.
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Trump administration has frozen $50M in UMaine System funding so far
More than $21 million in grants was either terminated or put on hold as the university system was negotiating their terms and conditions, college officials say.
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Junior Achievement of Maine to host competition at 8 locations
The 2025 challenge, the biggest to date, will match nearly 300 high school students with over 100 mentors from businesses and organizations across the state April 3.
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USDA halts millions in funding for University of Maine System
The move temporarily pauses the system’s agricultural research and programs weeks after President Donald Trump threatened to cut funding for Maine because it allows transgender athletes to compete in sports.
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Maine colleges are meeting students where they are: Online
Fully online graduate and undergraduate degrees, which schools say offer flexibility for busy adult students, are becoming more available across the state.
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