Among universities’ budget challenges: Federal COVID relief money is now gone, operational costs are rising and fewer high school graduates are going straight to college.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Large geological feature known as ‘Double Arch’ and ‘Toilet Bowl’ collapses in southern Utah
The popular arch in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area fell Thursday.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Zelensky indirectly acknowledges daring military incursion onto Russian soil
The exact aims of the operation remain unclear, and Ukrainian military officials have adopted a policy of secrecy – presumably to ensure its success.
Posted inNation & World, News
Israel broadens evacuation orders in Gaza after deadly strike on school-turned-shelter
Israel has repeatedly ordered mass evacuations as its troops return to heavily destroyed areas where they previously battled Palestinian militants.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
Harris pledges to work to end taxes on tips for service industry employees, echoing Trump vow
No matter which of them is victorious in November, neither Harris nor Trump is likely to be able to make such a move without actions from Congress.
Posted inMaine, News
Explosion in Aroostook County destroys 2 homes
The explosion started in 1 home and caused a fire in a neighboring residence, according to state police.
Posted inCommunity
Augusta society to host ‘Silent Films in Maine’ Aug. 21
Presenter Ed Lorusso will show two of the films, “Caught in the Rapids” and “Cupid, Registered Guide,” roughly 20 minutes each.
Posted inBusiness
Penobscot Community Health Care’s longtime physician set to retire in 2025
Dr. Patricia Doyle began her career at the center in 1987.
Posted inBusiness
Augusta-based Maine State Credit Union receives recognition
Award recipients were announced in June.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
100 years ago, KKK stunned Lewiston with gunpowder and a huge, flaming cross
The Aug. 10, 1924, scene atop Mount David highlighted the growing power of the racist, anti-immigrant, anti-Catholic group in Maine