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PublishedMarch 17, 2025
King, Pingree demand answers on why USDA cut local food programs
Sen. Angus King joins dozens of Senate colleagues in calling for the funding to be restored.
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PublishedMarch 12, 2025
USDA cuts programs that supply local food to schools, food banks
The federal agency canceled contracts to continue providing food and funding to Maine schools and nonprofits for 3 more years. The change comes as one in eight Mainers — about 180,000 people — faces hunger. That includes roughly 45,000 children, about 20% of the state's total population under 18.
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PublishedApril 5, 2024
First UN food supplies arrive in Darfur after months but millions face acute hunger
Conflict between military and paramilitary forces in Sudan is causing one of the world's worst hunger crises.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2024
Waterville City Council gives initial OK to funding housing, nonprofit initiatives
Councilors debated for hours Tuesday night about how to distribute American Rescue Plan Act funding, and must take second votes on funding for housing initiatives and outside agencies that requested money.
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2024
Reporting Aside: ‘Together’ art project engages community
That Peter Bruun is putting his heart and soul into a months long community art initiative was palpable Monday as he worked with a homeless mother and son on an art project at the Waterville Area Soup Kitchen's warming center, Amy Calder writes.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2024
USDA estimates 21 million kids, including in Maine, will get summer food benefits
Maine is among the states where children will receive food benefits this summer through a newly permanent federal program.
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PublishedNovember 26, 2023
Richmond teenager has a goal to donate 3,000 lbs. of food to the local food pantry by end of year — and he’s close
Koleman Kroesser, 17, has donated food and his time to the Richmond Food Pantry since he was in 8th grade and as he nears the end of the year, he wants to donate 3,000 lbs. of food.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2023
Reporting Aside: Homeless veteran, described as invaluable volunteer, suffers setback after Waterville tumble
Ryan Sirois, 39, was leaving the Waterville Area Soup Kitchen, where he's seen as vital to its operations, when he sustained serious injuries after falling from his bicycle, Amy Calder writes.
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PublishedSeptember 7, 2023
Commentary: Let’s end hunger in Maine, especially among children
The Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger is fighting for the nearly 37,000 people under 18 who are facing food insecurity in our state.
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PublishedJuly 1, 2023
Commentary: Maine’s history of fighting hunger is inspiring
By donating food to Europe after World War II, Maine made a momentous contribution to peace. Today's Mainers should follow this powerful example of generosity.
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