Showcasing what happened in the Hallowell area on this date for the week of June 16-23, 2025.
News
Local, state and national news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Maine to lose more than $90M in cut to federal health grants
The US DHHS slashed more than $11 billion nationwide, leaving public health officials in Maine and around the nation scrambling to assess the implications.
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Posted inBusiness, To Our Readers
Updated FAQ: Changes to the Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel print editions
Here are some questions and answers about changes to the newspaper.
Posted inNation & World
US Health and Human Services will cut 10,000 jobs as part of major restructuring
Most of the cuts will come from the public health agencies.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine officials refuse to sign Trump agreement on transgender athletes
The Maine Principals’ Association and Greely High School said it would violate Maine law for them to sign the agreement requiring the barring of transgender athletes.
Posted inCommunity
Maine-ly Harmony to perform in Dresden April 6
The concert is free and open to all. Donations to support more activities will be accepted.
Posted inCommunity
Fairfield college to offer Trades for ME Conference
Girls in 8th and 9th grades will be introduced to trades professions.
Posted inMaine, Politics
A Maine resident is leading a complaint against the Trump administration over DEI firings
Mahri Stáinnak says they were fired for work on ‘diversity, equity and inclusion,’ even though their job had nothing to do with DEI.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Researchers recommend changes to special ed funding under state formula review
The Maine Educational Policy Research Institute gave its latest presentation about possible changes to the state’s education funding formula, which many say doesn’t account for today’s education needs.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Politics
Gov. Janet Mills assails Trump’s tariffs, Social Security layoffs
The governor made the comments while hailing the renovation of an old mill for new housing in Lewiston.