The U.S. Department of Education cut more than $600,000 in promised funding for the program, which supports western Maine students who face barriers in going to college.
Ben Bragdon
Staff Writer
Ben Bragdon is managing editor of the Sun Journal. Prior to that, he was deputy managing editor for news at the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel. Ben was previously editorial page editor for those newspapers and Central Maine Sunday for more than 10 years. Before that, he was managing editor for weekly newspapers at Current Publishing in Westbrook. He began his career as a reporter at the Piscataquis Observer in Dover-Foxcroft and editor at the Moosehead Messenger in Greenville. He has a bachelor’s degree in history from Boston University.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Seeing more bats in Maine? Here’s why.
Bats, ecologically and economically important, suffered through the 2010s. But experts are cautiously optimistic about the future.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Opinion: Why this longtime Republican is voting for Harris
Stopping Donald Trump and the risk he poses to our country is more important than party politics.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: New police rules improve accountability
An officer does not have to act criminally to be undeserving of a badge.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: North Atlantic cooperation would help lobster industry on both sides of border
Every party should be united in their desire to keep the resource healthy and productive.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
In wake of Maine crashes, officials preach safety when cars and horse-drawn buggies share the road
As Amish people have settled in Maine communities, buggies have become a more common sight and experts say motorists have had to adjust.
Posted inLocal & State, News
From the archives: The 1963 eclipse brought wonder, disappointment to central Maine
The people who could see the rare astronomical phenomenon were awed, but because of rainstorms, many never got a glimpse.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Passenger train service through central Maine halted by representatives in Augusta
The bill would look at the feasibility of running a passenger rail between Portland and Bangor, with stops in Lewiston, Auburn, Waterville and just west of Augusta.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: When it comes to feelings on the economy, housing looms large
Too many Americans are paying too much for housing.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Republicans in Congress show true colors on immigration
Where is the interest in solving problems? It’s not there.