Revenues are expected to increase slightly in the current year, followed by a slight decrease over the next two years.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Couple accused in Richmond homicide marry; woman sentenced
Chanda Lilly married Tyon Shuron after she testified against him at his 2023 trial at which he was accused of killing Andrew Sherman, but was acquitted.
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Posted inMaine
Federal cuts to AmeriCorps jeopardize more than 120 positions in Maine
Volunteer Maine, the commission that administers funding for many of Maine’s AmeriCorps programs, was notified last week that grant funding was being terminated.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Dr. Nirav Shah, former Maine CDC director, to be commencement speaker at UMF graduation
Jonathan Moody, University of Maine at Farmington alumnus and Maine’s 2024 State Superintendent of the Year, will receive an honorary doctorate degree, the school announced.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine announces record $8M in state climate resilience grants
More than 150 communities across the state are included in the latest round of state climate resilience grants announced by Gov. Janet Mills in Kennebunkport, which was heavily damaged by back-to-back storms in January 2024.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World
Maine seeks delayed enforcement of Real ID as deadline approaches
But a spokesman says the TSA plans to enforce the law beginning Wednesday despite the request from Secretary of State Shenna Bellows and other Maine officials over concerns about travel disruptions and airport delays.
Posted inMaine, News
FRONTLINE, Press Herald documentary nominated for 2 Emmy awards
The film, ‘Breakdown in Maine’ was announced as a 2025 nominee on Thursday.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine’s chickadee license plates will start disappearing this week
The new license plates inspired by the 1901 Maine flag are being made in Canada.
Posted inAmy Calder, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Here’s one way to take control in the face of uncertainty
There are steps we can take to prepare for possible price increases due to tariffs, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Electric vehicle owners may have to pay a $250 annual fee in Maine
Maine is among a minority of states that do not charge electric vehicle registration fees, though that could change with a proposal currently before lawmakers.