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.
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Posted inSports, Varsity Maine, Volleyball
Same No. 1 in expanded Varsity Maine volleyball poll
The rankings now include 10 teams, including four receiving at least one first-place vote.
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Posted inBoys Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine
Tight battle remains at top of Varsity Maine boys soccer poll
Camden Hills maintains its one-point lead over Scarborough.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Maine man convicted of sexual assault dies in prison
Richard Sweet, 73, formerly of Waterville, died Monday morning while serving a 35-year sentence at Mountain View Correctional Facility in Charleston, officials said.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine anti-trafficking program may cut services over funding uncertainty
Portland-based Preble Street has relied on federal dollars to run its anti-trafficking program since 2013, but said it still hasn’t gotten word on new funding expected to be available starting next week.
Posted inMaine, News
Federal judge in Maine orders release of 3 Ecuadorian men before bond hearings
The order comes as several civil rights groups, including the American Civil Liberties Union of Maine, announced a class action lawsuit against the federal government over ICE actions.
Posted inMaine, News
Delta Ambulance won’t require paramedics on some emergency calls in central Maine
The regional transport service plans to use EMTs for some calls, but town leaders fear worst case scenarios.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland to weigh putting winter warming center in shelter housing asylum seekers
The city received $400,000 to operate an overnight warming shelter this winter as part of a $2.3 million state grant package to fund a dozen such facilities across 7 Maine counties.
Posted inLetters
Sen. Collins must stand up to Trump | Letter
This is about Sen. Susan Collins’ weekly Tuesday reports to the citizens of Maine, reports that celebrate blueberries, fire station improvements, someone’s retirement from EMMC, a summer interns meeting, her own class reunion, a middle school fishing derby, etc. During normal times, these events could be considered noteworthy. Not so now, when our country’s democracy […]
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Limerick man who was punched by trooper while handcuffed sues Maine State Police
Justin Savage alleges that police violently assaulted him and violated his civil rights during his 2024 arrest. He and his girlfriend are seeking more than $100 million in damages, their lawyer says.