An official said Tuesday the suspension is intended to be temporary and does not apply to applicants who already had scheduled their visa interviews.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine
New storytelling events in Maine let people share, Moth-style
Monthly storytelling series are being held at venues in Portland and Lewiston, and other storytelling events have been held recently focused on health care, parenting, immigrant life and food.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
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.
Posted inBusiness, Fact Brief, Maine, News
Maine Trust for Local News begins fact-checking operation in partnership with Gigafact
Veteran reporter and former Press Herald writer and editor J. Craig Anderson will produce twice-weekly fact briefs to either verify or debunk online claims related to Maine news.
Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News
Did Maine lack a legal minimum age for marriage prior to 2020? | Fact brief
Editor’s note: This is the first of our fact briefs, published in conjunction with the nonprofit Gigafact. Read more about our partnership here. Yes. Until 2020, Maine had no statutory minimum age for marriage. Previously, the state allowed 16- and 17-year-olds to marry with parental consent; children under 16 required both parental consent and judicial […]
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Longtime educator in Auburn, Litchfield to retire after 39 years
Katy Grondin says students have always been important to her, even choosing an abbreviated version of ‘I love kids’ for her license plate.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
What’s next for Northern Light Inland patients?
Up-to-date information on transferring medical records, finding a new provider and determining next steps are available on the Northern Light Inland website.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Augusta man pleads guilty to murder, sentenced to 27 years
Andrew Redmond, 36, previously pleaded not guilty to murdering Tyler Robinson in Augusta in 2023.
Posted inCommunity
Hallowell Artwalk to be held June 28, Aug. 30
Visitors can explore a diverse array of artwork from local and regional artists, including paintings, photography, ceramics and woodwork.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Maine has a thriving industry of home bakers
The state has fewer restrictions than most others on selling foods made at home.