Mid Coast Hunger Prevention recently regained access to its allocated federal funding after almost a week of being cut off from it. The Trump administration’s planned freeze on federal funding leaves many questions unanswered.
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Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Researchers gain knowledge inside a black bear’s den
Study sheds light on the previously misunderstood, reclusive forest dweller.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
More Mainers are leaning on state help to pay for burials, cremations
Funeral directors say they are seeing more situations where General Assistance is needed to pay for a burial or cremation, but the amount paid by the program doesn’t completely cover expenses.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
North Yarmouth gluten-free bagel wholesaler closes operation
Badger Bagels launched in 2023. Its owner/baker, Chris Franklin, will return to the conservation field.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News, Politics
Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Canada and Mexico after they pledge to boost border enforcement
The tariffs against Canada and China were still slated to go into effect Tuesday, but uncertainty remained about the durability of any deals and whether the tariffs were a harbinger of a broader trade war.
Posted inTimes Record
Do you know they burn foods? And other takeaways from STEM Night.
I will have lots of chamber and business news to share in the coming weeks, including February networking events (Feb. 19 and Feb. 26), our annual award winners (releasing this Friday) and some updates on policies affecting us locally, statewide and nationally. However, as I continue to preach about the importance of engagement in our […]
Posted inTimes Record
Midcoast LGBTQ group grows amid Trump gender policies
LGBTQ+ advocates are responding to political tension with increased hope. This spring, a Brunswick nonprofit will take its trail mixer program statewide.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
Maine men’s hockey jumps one spot after strong weekend
Travis Lazarczyk moves the Black Bears up to No. 5 on his USCHO ballot this week after wins over Northeastern and UMass.
Posted inTimes Record
Wiscasset nonprofit will use grant funding to increase digital equity
Wiscasset-based National Digital Equity Center was recently selected as a recipient of National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program. The $13.7 million award marks the first significant investment in digital opportunity in Maine’s history and will propel the state’s efforts to close the digital divide, the center said in a prepared release. […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth seeks input in superintendent search
The Falmouth School Board is asking for public input as it searches for a new superintendent. The board has created several ways for the public to participate in its needs assessment process: There is a survey at surveymonkey.com/r/HSRSTGX, which will be open for input through Thursday, Feb. 13. The board is also holding three virtual […]