Class of 2020 is the university’s largest graduating class in its 122-year history.
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Eastern Maine Community College to offer free online courses this summer
Maine high school students who graduate with the class of 2020 are invited to apply to take a free online course at Eastern Maine Community College in Bangor this summer. A student taking a free college course at a EMCC can save $2,000 to $3,000 in tuition at a four-year college or university and get […]
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Bangor police investigate shooting involving people in 2 cars
They’re looking for the occupants of two four-door sedans in connection with the incident Friday night at York and Essex streets.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Housing will end homelessness, protect people from COVID-19
Federal aid can create permanent homes, provide support services and keep Mainers out of the places where they get infected.
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Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation awards grants to 13 Maine organizations
The Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation, based in Fairfield, has awarded grants to 13 Maine organizations through its Children’s Health Small Grants Program. This year the foundation chose to prioritize the most urgent and essential needs of Maine children during the COVID-19 pandemic, including food, shelter and healthcare. The 13 awards total $116,240, according to […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan Walmart found to have discriminated against longtime employee
Michael Morin filed a complaint with the Human Rights Commission after company officials said a change in its computerized scheduling system could not accommodate his modified schedule.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Wheels of central Maine justice system moving slowly due to COVID-19
Some inmates have been released, but advocates say more need be done to prevent outbreaks of the coronavirus at jails and prisons.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Bangor man arrested after barricading himself in stranger’s Augusta apartment
Augusta Sgt. Jesse Brann said the man was attempting to get away from police when he locked himself inside someone’s apartment Wednesday.
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1 killed in Bangor crash involving car and 2 motorcycles
The collision took place on the outskirts of the city near the Hermon town line, police say.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Bangor native and space archaeologist named Guggenheim fellow
Sarah Parcak is among 175 awarded grants this week from the prestigious foundation. She will use hers to write her third book, titled ‘Surviving Collapse: The Global History of Human Resilience.’