The loon rescued Dec. 7 was emaciated, had a lung infection and the start of frostbite, according to Avian Haven’s executive director, who offers tips for how to help keep wild animals safe.
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Clinton police to tone down humor, satire on social media
The police department plans to change its official Facebook presence to reflect a more professional, informational format.
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How the University of Maine is planning its future while dealing with an $18 million budget deficit
The state’s flagship university is undergoing a major strategic planning process intended to respond to today’s challenges in higher ed, from revenue struggles to academic shifts.
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Republican lawmakers call for accountability after MaineCare provider accused of fraud
Republican leaders also said Rep. Deqa Dhalac, a South Portland Democrat who formerly worked for a nonprofit that is a sister organization to the company accused of fraud, should step down from the Legislature’s budget committee.
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MOFGA cuts 6 positions
The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association announced the layoffs this month, citing a loss of federal funding and future budget projections.
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Maine abortion providers to ask state lawmakers for more funding
The request seeks to offset the Trump administration’s efforts to cut federal funding for Planned Parenthood of Northern New England and Maine Family Planning.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, New England, News
Authorities investigating theft of $400K worth of lobster
The Dec. 12 heist from a cold-storage facility in Taunton, Massachusetts, is the latest in a string of high-value cargo thefts plaguing the transport industry.
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Federal judge in Maine issues injunction to stop changes to drug discount program
The Maine Hospital Association and St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Lewiston filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration this month.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News, Outdoors
Starting the New Year in Maine on a high point — or peak
Mainers share their tips for hiking on New Year’s Day.
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In case you missed it: The stories that moved us in 2025
Setting aside the impossible task of determining which stories are the most important, we look instead at the emotions they invoke.