‘We’ve given our share in the state of Maine,’ Mills said.
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Maine’s Carnegie libraries get a gift in celebration of American independence
More than 1,000 Carnegie libraries across the U.S., including 17 in Maine, will receive the money to mark the country’s 250th birthday.
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Hundreds gather in Lewiston to remember 2023 mass shooting: ‘Like it happened yesterday’
No matter how big the crowd got, it still seemed like everyone there had a personal connection to the tragedy of Oct. 25, 2023.
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Sheriffs in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties propose regional jail
The sheriffs say overcrowding and rising costs have them searching for ways to save money and improve programs.
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Despite challenges, Maine’s apple crop looks ‘excellent’
Orchardists say this year’s harvest is providing high-quality fruit despite uneven yields caused by a host of factors. However, there are worries for next year.
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Trump administration denies appeal for Farmington Upward Bound funds
The U.S. Department of Education cut more than $600,000 in promised funding for the program, which supports western Maine students who face barriers in going to college.
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Feds cut funding for Maine high school program, citing diversity concerns
The program, which helps low-income students in central and western Maine get into college, ‘conflicts’ with the federal government’s goals, the Trump administration said.
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Rabies was found in a gray fox in Auburn. Here’s what you need to know
The case in Auburn is the 29th positive identification of rabies in Maine this year.
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Repeat offenders drive frustration with Maine’s bail system
Police and prosecutors say offenders are being released without any real consequences. But with jails crowded, and constitutional rights at risk, judges have a lot to consider when deciding who should go free.
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Dry year cuts into hay crops, leaving Maine farmers to adapt
Maine farmers and experts say the dry summer is part of a larger cycle that the agriculture industry must be ready for.