The Department of Education reversed its recent decision to cut more than $600,000 in already allocated funding for Veterans Upward Bound, which it said conflicted with the Trump administration’s priorities.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Feds cut funding for Maine high school program, citing diversity concerns
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 inMaine colleges, Sports
Max Clark airs it out in Husson football’s win
Also, UMF’s Owen Spera, UNE’s Damien Jones and former Orono standout Ruth White are off to good starts, and more from Maine college sports.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Dry year cuts into hay crops, leaving Maine farmers to adapt
Maine farmers and experts say the dry summer is part of a larger cycle that the agriculture industry must be ready for.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This, Life & Culture
6 Maine events this week include Maine Open Lighthouse Day
There’s also the Cole Porter musical ‘Anything Goes’ in South Portland, a music festival in New Gloucester and the Farmington Fair.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
UMF program awarded $1.76M grant to support first-generation, low-income students
The five-year federal award strengthens support for first-generation, low-income and disabled students at UMF.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
UMF program awarded $1.76M grant to support first-generation, low-income students
The five-year federal award strengthens support for first-generation, low-income and disabled students at UMF.
Posted inDo This
Check out six historical photos that capture Maine’s fall fairs
Upcoming fall fairs are happening in Clinton, Litchfield, Unity and Fryeburg, among other communities.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This, Life & Culture
It’s fall fair season in Maine. Here are the 8 you shouldn’t miss.
Upcoming fairs are planned for Clinton, Litchfield, Oxford, New Portland, Farmington, Unity, Cumberland and Fryeburg.
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Gary Peter Oswald
FARMINGTON – Gary Peter Oswald, 65, of Jay, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of Aug. 26, 2025.
He was born on …