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.
Trump’s tax, spending law will slash food assistance for thousands of Mainers
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will force Maine to cover tens of millions in costs for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — costs that Gov. Janet Mills says the state ‘simply cannot absorb.’
Lifelong resident leaves property for Buckfield … or the Hells Angels
If residents turn down an offer of nearly 16 acres of land and money for scholarships, it’ll go to the infamous motorcycle club.
Western Maine town proposes charging nonresidents for fire calls
Buckfield will also charge insurance companies for any mutual aid requests.
Waterville, Buckfield students place in orchestra competition
The finalists performed at Minsky Auditorium on the campus of the University of Maine.
Central Maine arrest log: Dec. 21-27
Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for Dec. 21-27, 2024.
Hawaii man who talked to jurors in Augusta courthouse elevator indicted on tampering charges
Estevan C. Hartley, while at the Capital Judicial Center, allegedly told jurors if they were picked for his trial, he was an innocent man.
Maine fire departments warn of higher fire risk amid dry conditions
Moderate drought conditions across much of the state have prompted fire officials to shut off burn permits and urge caution.
What’s Patrick Dempsey been up to? New films and a return to racing.
The Buckfield native took up racing again this year after an eight-year hiatus.