The cuts follow the elimination and suspension of 10 other programs over the past fiscal year across the University of Maine System.
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What do Maine’s fishermen and restaurateurs have in common? Mental health challenges. | Opinion
Both our fishing and restaurant sectors shoulder extraordinary strain. If we them to endure here, we must take that into account.
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Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
How COVID-19 prepared Nirav Shah for the Maine governor’s race
The former Maine CDC director has led recent polling on the Democratic primary after becoming the public face of the state’s pandemic response in 2020.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland Foreside developers want to build a cogeneration plant. What is it and how would it work?
The plant would be built next to the densely populated Munjoy Hill neighborhood, raising concerns about emissions, exhaust stacks and other environmental impacts.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine’s proposed data center moratorium could scuttle project at Jay mill
A developer hopes to transform part of the former Androscoggin Mill into a data center, but pending state legislation threatens that plan.
Posted inMaine, News
Suspects on loose following car theft, burglaries at cannabis, gun shops in Androscoggin County
The two suspects were spotted in a Ford F-150 Lightning that was stolen in Auburn and later recovered in Westbrook, the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office said.
Posted inNation & World, News
US orders 2,500 Marines to Mideast after almost 2 weeks of war
In an interview with Fox News, President Donald Trump said the war would end ‘when I feel it in my bones.’
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Mainers split in reaction to messages between immigration agent and local police leaders
Some officials described the messages among a Homeland Security agent and 2 high-level police officials as normal, while others criticized their content and tone.
Posted inHearts of Pine, News, Sports
Hearts of Pine fans chase that elusive goal: Getting tickets
With games all but sold out for a second straight season, snagging admission to see Maine’s pro soccer team is difficult, frustrating and potentially cost prohibitive.
Posted inMaine, News
Inmate, 75, dies in Maine prison
Milo Richards was serving a 20-year sentence for gross sexual assault at Mountain View Correctional Facility in Charleston, according to the Maine Department of Corrections.