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PublishedApril 27, 2025
USDA funding uncertainty puts Maine farmers in a bind
As vital federal grants and project money continues to be frozen, farmers are being forced to make hard decisions.
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PublishedApril 11, 2025
Judge temporarily blocks USDA from interfering with Maine’s funding
The USDA 'must immediately unfreeze and release to the state of Maine any federal funding that they have frozen or failed or refused to pay because of the state of Maine's alleged failure to comply with the requirements of Title IX,' the judge ruled.
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PublishedApril 10, 2025
Maine’s lawsuit against the USDA is over $3 million for feeding assistance costs
U.S. District Judge John Woodcock is weighing whether to block the Department of Agriculture from withholding the funds to Maine over alleged Title IX violations, or if the case should be referred to the Federal Claims Court.
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PublishedApril 2, 2025
USDA freezes funds to Maine education, citing Title IX violations
The agency will freeze an unknown amount of money for 'administrative and technological functions' in schools but will not pause federal food programs or direct assistance for Mainers.
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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 16, 2025
Maine under attack? Trump-Mills clash is followed by chaos and confusion
The president singled out Maine's governor in a Feb. 21 meeting at the White House; she replied, 'See you in court.' Some national observers say Maine is feeling the consequences.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2025
USDA halts millions in funding for University of Maine System
The move temporarily pauses the system's agricultural research and programs weeks after President Donald Trump threatened to cut funding for Maine because it allows transgender athletes to compete in sports.
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PublishedSeptember 11, 2024
U.S. consumer watchdog finds school lunch fees are taking toll on parents
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has mandated that districts inform families of their options since 2017, but even when parents are aware, having to pay by cash or check to avoid fees can be burdensome.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2024
Recall of Boar’s Head deli meats announced during investigation of listeria outbreak
The outbreak was first reported last week. Since late May, 34 people were sickened across 13 states, with all but one hospitalized.
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PublishedMay 1, 2024
USDA to continue classifying potato as a vegetable, not a grain
The decision comes amid updates to U.S. dietary guidelines that generated pushback from Maine lawmakers.
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