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UMA’s new building to expand workforce opportunities

by Emily Duggan August 25, 2025August 25, 2025

The University of Maine at Augusta on Tuesday will unveil the Capital Center for Nursing and Cybersecurity Workforce Development that will house two growing programs aimed at meeting state workforce needs.

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What to know for Falmouth’s return to school

by Sophie Burchell August 25, 2025August 27, 2025

Falmouth’s new Superintendent Steve Nolan answers the essential questions about changes to the school year ahead.

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Maine Republicans call on Secretary of State Bellows to resign. Again.

by Randy Billings August 25, 2025August 25, 2025

In a news release calling for her resignation, Republicans sought to connect Shenna Bellows’ refusal to cooperate with the Trump administration to a fatal crash in Lewiston last week.

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Democrats demand Trump resume a major offshore wind project near Rhode Island

by JENNIFER McDERMOTT The Associated Press August 25, 2025August 25, 2025

The White House bid to prioritize fossil fuels and hinder renewable energy development has also been felt in Maine, where the designation of offshore wind areas was rescinded and UMaine’s $15.8M research project off Castine was halted just weeks before its final launch.

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Spruce Mountain schools’ transgender sports policy debate still divides district

by Rebecca Richard August 25, 2025August 26, 2025

Some residents urged the RSU 73 board to rescind its policy that recognizes two sexes, warning of lawsuits and division, while others voiced support for the change.

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Spruce Mountain schools’ transgender sports policy debate still divides district

by Rebecca Richard August 25, 2025September 10, 2025

Some residents urged the RSU 73 board to rescind its policy that recognizes two sexes, warning of lawsuits and division, while others voiced support for the change.

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Driver hits 2 pedestrians outside of Tandem Coffee, damages tables and bike rack

by Morgan Womack August 25, 2025August 25, 2025

The injuries to the pedestrians were not considered to be life-threatening, according to Portland police.

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Judge rules against temporarily restoring funding for Maine clinics that provide abortions

by Rachel Ohm August 25, 2025August 26, 2025

Maine Family Planning, a network of health and family planning clinics that sued after its funding was cut, said that it will have to start turning away primary care patients by the end of October.

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